Find Spot record 15344 - Finds from Land at the Countess of Chester Hospital

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Summary

A lead weight and copper-alloy key dating from the medieval period.

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Full Description

<1> Portable Antiquities Scheme, Various, Portable Antiquities Data Import, LVPL-993404 (Digital Archive). SCH5212.

A lead weight of Medieval date. It is a cone shaped weight with a hole through the centre which has been flattened at one end.

<2> Portable Antiquities Scheme, Various, Portable Antiquities Data Import, LVPL-9B2215 (Digital Archive). SCH5212.

A copper-alloy rotary key of medieval date. It is made in a single piece and has an oval bow which is circular in section. The stem is solid and also circular in section and the bit is rectangular in shape and cross-section. The object has a light green patina and is heavily corroded.

<3> The British Museum, Portable Antiquities Scheme Online Database, LVPL-993404 & LVPL-9B2215 (Web Site). SCH5176.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1>XY Digital Archive: Portable Antiquities Scheme. Various. Portable Antiquities Data Import. LVPL-993404. [Mapped feature: #37350 LVPL-993404 & LVPL-9B2215]
  • <2>XY Digital Archive: Portable Antiquities Scheme. Various. Portable Antiquities Data Import. LVPL-9B2215. [Mapped feature: #37350 LVPL-993404 & LVPL-9B2215]
  • <3> Web Site: The British Museum. Portable Antiquities Scheme Online Database. www.findsdatabase.org.uk. LVPL-993404 & LVPL-9B2215.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 40 68 (point)
Map sheet SJ46NW
Civil Parish UPTON-BY-CHESTER, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
Historic Township/Parish/County UPTON, UPTON, CHESHIRE

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Record last edited

Nov 9 2022 10:19AM