Find Spot record 2494 - Possible Harness pendant

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Summary

'Fob pendant' of unknown function, could be a horse harness decoration. It consists of a 4cm diameter bronze disc with centrally located shank. The disc carries openwork decoration comprising three intersecting arcs which form a central trefoil. It may be Roman and was found close to a lead spindle whorl or weight.

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Full Description

'Fob pendant' of unknown function - horse harness/decoration? Consists of a 4cm diameter bronze disc with centrally located shank. Disc carries openwork decoration comprising three intersecting arcs which form a central trefoil. Comparable to iron Age forms with triskele decoration but the British Museum suggests that it is more likely roman as the objects decoration is based on compass arcs. Found a few yards from a lead spindle whorl or weight. 1.9 cms diam, Max 0.5 cms thick, 0.7 cm diameter of hole (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 54 44 (point) 6 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ54SW
Civil Parish WIRSWALL, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County WIRSWALL, WHITCHURCH, CHESHIRE

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Record last edited

Mar 22 2011 11:31AM