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BROOCH
Unique ID: SOMDOR-B67BF1
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
A medieval annular brooch. The frame forms a circular hoop, with a constriction for the pin and two globular knops which are set perpendicular to the pin. Both are decorated with stamped annulets. The pin is wrapped around the frame and tapers to a rounded point. The pin has a short flat transverse collar adjacent to the frame, which is also decorated with stamped annulets. The brooch is silver and dates from the late 13th - 14th century. Dimensions: 28.6mm (maximum diameter, including knops). Weight: 4.7g. Maureen Mellor and Naomi Payne April 2007
Notes:
This brooch is a disclaimed Treasure find (reference 2006 T610) which was donated by the finders and landowners to Bruton Museum.
Find of note status
This has been noted as an interesting find by the recorder.
Class: Annular
Subsequent actions
Current location of find: Bruton Museum
Subsequent action after recording: Donated to museum by all parties, hence disclaimed as Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2006T610
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1250
Date to: Circa AD 1399
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 4.7 g
Diameter: 28.6 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 25th November 2006
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Treasure reference 2006 T610
Treasure case number: 2006T610
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: South Somerset (District)
To be known as: Shepton Montague
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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