Find Spot record 15751 - Metal Detecting Find from Chorlton

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Summary

A seventeenth or eighteenth century lead token or jetton found by metal detector.

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Full Description

<1> Portable Antiquities Scheme, Various, Portable Antiquities Data Import, HAMP-BEE4E6 (Digital Archive). SCH5212.

A post-medieval (probably c.1600-c.1800) uniface cast lead token, worn with a neat off-centre perforation c.1.5mm in diameter. Measures 22-24mm in diameter, 2.5-3mm in thickness and weighs 9.03g. Obverse description: Six-armed cross with a pellet in each angle.

<2> The British Museum, Portable Antiquities Scheme Online Database, HAMP-BEE4E6 (Web Site). SCH5176.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1>XY Digital Archive: Portable Antiquities Scheme. Various. Portable Antiquities Data Import. HAMP-BEE4E6. [Mapped feature: #35624 HAMP-BEE4E6]
  • <2> Web Site: The British Museum. Portable Antiquities Scheme Online Database. www.findsdatabase.org.uk. HAMP-BEE4E6.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 72 50 (point)
Map sheet SJ75SW
Historic Township/Parish/County CHORLTON, WYBUNBURY, CHESHIRE
Civil Parish CHORLTON, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Jan 5 2023 3:31PM