2010-09-07 17:19:24 Liz Andrews-Wilson law 2012-01-30 13:39:00 Helen Geake hgeake YORYM-6660C2 BROOCH A fragment of a cast copper-alloy early Anglo-Saxon (or Anglian) cruciform brooch. The fragment comprises part of the head plate and one knob, probably the top knob. The head plate has been badly damaged but retains its broadly rectangular shape. There is a raised central panel which is edged on either side with punchmarks, probably annulets. The surviving knob is half-round with a flat-topped basal moulding decorated with two fine grooves, and a further fine groove at the base of the rounded terminal. The moulding and terminal are divided by a broad groove. The metal has a mid reddish-brown colour and is slightly pitted. It dates to the 6th century AD. Length 28.7mm, width 31.4mm, thickness 4.4mm, weight 7.3g. A fragment of a cast copper-alloy early Anglo-Saxon (or Anglian) cruciform brooch. The fragment comprises part of the head plate and one knob, probably the top knob. The head plate has been badly damaged but retains its broadly rectangular shape. There is a raised central panel which is edged on ... Copper alloy Cast EARLY MEDIEVAL EARLY MEDIEVAL Early 500 600 31.4 28.7 4.4 Fragment 2010-09-07 17:19:24 EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE POINT( ) GPS SE75SE SE7751 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.