2003-08-13 12:07:44 Mark Lodwick mlodwick 2011-02-24 12:19:17 Daniel Pett dpett NMGW-A1B4C5 Penannular brooch Possible terminal from a penannular brooch of Early Medieval date, and possibly dating to the 9th century. The terminal is circular with the curving broken stub of the hoop emerging at one end. Traces of gilding survive in some recessed areas. The decoration has a concentric layout consisting of a raised circle surrounded by three crescent shaped lobes, the lobe at the junction with the hoop being the widest. The lobes are interrupted by three circular recessed mouldings, possibly to house settings. The interior of the raised circle contains a decorative motif composed of two concentric circles linked with circular arcs. There is a (possibly secondary) iron pin of uncertain function at the junction of the terminal and hoop, within the wider crescent lobe. The rear of the terminal is problematic, it is dished and coated with a possible solder, and contains an integral rectangular lug positioned off centre. The hoop is stepped on the reverse immediately before the break. The reverse of the terminal is not consistent with brooch terminals and it is possible the piece is a terminal from some other artefact, or possibly an elaborate head from a brooch pin. Possible terminal from a penannular brooch of Early Medieval date, and possibly dating to the 9th century. The terminal is circular with the curving broken stub of the hoop emerging at one end. Traces of gilding survive in some recessed areas. The decoration has a concentric layout consisting of ... The terminal may be paralleled with the Treardour Bay pennanular brooch (Lewis 1982) and the Llys Arwel pseudo-penannular brooch terminal (ibid), which was suggested to have been a brooch terminal refashioned into the head of a makeshift composite pin. It has been noted (Redknap 1995; Lewis 1982) that both of these examples belong to an Irish metalworking tradition. Copper alloy Cast EARLY MEDIEVAL EARLY MEDIEVAL Middle 800 899 19.9 31.4 5.3 Corroded Fragment 2003-08-13 12:07:44 WILTSHIRE NORTH WILTSHIRE HULLAVINGTON POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Metal detector 1 NMGW Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2003 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.