2010-09-07 17:13:48 Liz Andrews-Wilson law 2010-09-08 15:32:00 Liz Andrews-Wilson law YORYM-664BB6 BROOCH A fragment of a cruciform brooch of early-medieval date. The fragment is the projecting knop either from the wing or top of the head of a cruciform brooch. From what would be the front of the brooch the knop appears bulbous with a rounded terminal. Opposite this point the knop narrows before extending into a double collar. From the reverse however the knop is flat. The break is well worn and features slot, this slot is filled with corroded iron, this iron pin would have held the knop onto the brooch head. The metal is a dark brownish-green colour and is worn. A similar example can be seen in EAA 84, p.164, fig.47, no.15. A fragment of a cruciform brooch of early-medieval date. The fragment is the projecting knop either from the wing or top of the head of a cruciform brooch. From what would be the front of the brooch the knop appears bulbous with a rounded terminal. Opposite this point the knop narrows before exte... Copper alloy Cast EARLY MEDIEVAL EARLY MEDIEVAL Early Middle 550 700 11.4 14.3 8.2 Fragment 2010-09-07 17:13:48 EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE POINT( ) GPS SE84SW SE8144 29.06.2003 Metal detector 1 YORYM Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2010 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable.