2012-02-10 10:24:01 Amy Downes acooper 2012-02-10 10:28:00 Amy Downes acooper SWYOR-4F0408 BROOCH A Fragment of cast copper alloy Early Medieval brooch, either a cruciform or a small-long type dating from the 5th or 6th century. Only part of the lower bow of the brooch survives. There is a tapering flat area beneath the bow, decorated with two transverse grooves. Beneath this is a D shaped sectioned area, also decorated with three transverse grooves, with another flat area below that before the break. Part of the catchplate survives behind the upper flat area. The breaks are completely patinated. The brooch has a grey green patina, with possibly traces of a white metal coating or high tin content. Compare number 15.15 in MacGregor and Bolick for example. A Fragment of cast copper alloy Early Medieval brooch, either a cruciform or a small-long type dating from the 5th or 6th century. Only part of the lower bow of the brooch survives. There is a tapering flat area beneath the bow, decorated with two transverse grooves. Beneath this is a D shaped s... Copper alloy Cast EARLY MEDIEVAL EARLY MEDIEVAL 400 600 9.81 28.21 11.69 Fair Fragment 2012-02-10 10:24:01 EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE YAPHAM POINT( ) From Finder SE75SE SE7751 29.06.2003 Metal detector 1 SWYOR Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2012 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.