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BROOCH
Unique ID: PAS-37FA74
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
2006 T539: Silver brooch, Saltfleetby St Clements, Lincolnshire Date of discovery: October 2006
Circumstance of discovery: Whilst using a metal detector
Findspot: Saltfleetby St Clements
Dimensions: 10mm x 2mm x 1mm
Date: Late 13th/14th century
Description:
A complete small square silver brooch. The frame is rectangular in cross section and each side is decorated with two collars containing slightly convex section between. The collar is only visible on the top and outer face. There is a restriction for the pin at one corner and a small notch for the lip at the opposing corner. The silver pin is intact.
The object fulfils the Treasure Act (1996) in that it is more than 300 years old and has a precious metal content exceeding 10%.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder after being disclaimed as Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2006T539
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Width: 2 mm
Thickness: 1 mm
Diameter: 10 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st October 2006
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: 2006 T539
Treasure case number: 2006T539
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: East Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Saltfleetby St Clement
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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