Find Spot record 15158 - Medieval Lead Ampulla from Bickley

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Summary

An almost complete lead ampulla of Medieval date. One face shows a shield within a triple circle with a triangular area filled with hatched lines. The other face shows a shield with a central pellet within a six pointed star which is within a triple circle. Ampullae were designed to contain holy water or oil that was dispensed to pilgrims at many shrines and holy wells. Typically made of tin or lead, they had a pair of handles or loops so that they could be suspended from a cord or chain around the wearer's neck.

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<1> Portable Antiquities Scheme, Various, Portable Antiquities Data Import, LVPL-EF7FAF (Digital Archive). SCH5212.

An incomplete lead ampulla of medieval date. It is almost complete except for the mouth which is damaged due to old breaks. One face shows a shield within a triple circle with a triangular area filled with hatched lines. The other face shows a shield with a central pellet within a six pointed star which is within a triple circle. The two lugs are intact although the one on the right (when looking at the lozenge shield side) is unpierced.

<2> The British Museum, Portable Antiquities Scheme Online Database, LVPL-EF7FAF (Web Site). SCH5176.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1>XY Digital Archive: Portable Antiquities Scheme. Various. Portable Antiquities Data Import. LVPL-EF7FAF. [Mapped feature: #37248 LVPL-EF7FAF]
  • <2> Web Site: The British Museum. Portable Antiquities Scheme Online Database. www.findsdatabase.org.uk. LVPL-EF7FAF.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 53 47 (point)
Map sheet SJ54NW
Historic Township/Parish/County BICKLEY, MALPAS, CHESHIRE
Civil Parish BICKLEY, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER

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Record last edited

Dec 6 2024 4:02PM