Find Spot record 1084/0/4 - Unnamed Findspot in Middlewich Parish

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Summary

Medieval harness pendant of six foil form. Traces of original gilding over bronze base, with blue enamel start at centre. Suspension loop at top broken. 14th-15th century. Also found was a Medieval Seal-Matrice. A circular die in reverse has marginal inscription in Lombardic Capitals which appear to read 'LOVE ME AND.....' the central motif consists of clasped hands beneath fleur -de-lis.

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Medieval harness pendant of six foil form. Traces of originall gilding over bronze base, with blue enamel star at centre. Suspension loop at top broken. Diam 3.8cms; 14th-15th century. Medieval Seal-Matrice. Bronze or Latten. Six faceted form tipped by vesicular suspension loop. Circular die in reverse has marginal inscription in Lombardic Capitals which appear to read 'LOVE ME AND.....' (cf. London Museum Medieval catalogue no A11711). central motif consists of clasped hands beneath fleur -de-lis. Height 1.9cms; diam of matrice 1.8cms (1).


<1> Various, Written Communication to the HER, Penney S 1995 (Written Communication). SCH3756.

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  • <1> Written Communication: Various. Written Communication to the HER. Penney S 1995.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 712 666 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ76NW
Civil Parish MIDDLEWICH, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County KINDERTON CUM HULME, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE

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Record last edited

May 1 2025 12:34PM