A loop-headed ringed pin, with slightly pitted, stripped surface and golden colour (typical of some beach finds). The ring has a dark corrosion layer on the surface, remnants of which also survive on the shaft. The ring is of 'fixed' type, with a constriction where it fits through the loop head of the pin; the pin can therefore swing, but not move freely around the ring. The ring is of lozenge cross-section, and is decorated with five groups of transverse incised lines. The pin has a raised transverse moulding at the junction of the loop head with the shaft. The shaft changes in cross-section, tapering from a broad rectangular cross-section to a narrow waist of circular cross-section, then broadening and flattening from about the midpoint on the shaft to a rectangular cross-section, before tapering again to the tip. Both faces of the lower part are decorated with an incised border around an angular version of a single-strand interlace, interspaces being filled with diagonal lines. A vertical seam line on the shaft below the head is probably the result of the manufacturing process, but two transverse incised lines decorate the flattened front of the shaft, about two-thirds from the tip, and there are curved single lines at the junction of the circular cross-section with the flattened lower half on both sides. Analysis to ascertain the elemental composition of the shaft was carried out by Mary Davis (National Museum Wales) using a CamScan MaXim 2040 analytical scanning electron microscope (SEM), plus an Oxford Instruments Link Isis energy dispersive X-ray spectrometer (EDX). This has established that the shaft is made of leaded brass; the amount of lead is difficult to quantify by this type of analysis but the object has an average composition of 80-83% copper, 13-15% zinc and 2-6% lead. The ringed pin was a form of dress fastener which developed as a result of contact between artisans in the Celtic West and sub-Roman Britain. The type became very popular in Ireland, being ultimately adopted by the Hiberno-Norse during the Viking period. In form it comprised a pin with a ring inserted through a looped, perforated or pierced head. According to Fanning, about a third of all ringed pins known from Europe by 1990 had been found in medieval Dublin, but the head form of the Gower pin does not fall within the five main classes used for the Dublin ringed pins (Fanning 1994, 1-8). It is, however, very similar in form and decoration to a ringed pin found on the foreshore of the Severn Estuary at Black Rock, Portskewett, Monmouthshire and now in Newport Museum & Art Gallery (accession number NPTMG 92.16-1, -2; Redknap 2000, 82, fig. 122). The only minor differences are that the Portskewett ring has, in addition to transverse incised lines, a pair of incised lines bordering the ring; the shaft has five undecorated ribbons (rather than eight) creating a single-strand interlace pattern, and a series of parallel lines at the tip. The Portskewett ringed pin is also slightly shorter. Are the two pins of Scandinavian manufacture? They have prominent 'shoulders' to their shafts, and the Gower example also has the upper end of the shaft expanded and flattened in characteristic Scandinavian style (Graham-Campbell 1984, 36). A close parallel was found at Birka (Uppland, Sweden), in a coffin burial which included a Kufic coin of the 8th or early 9th century. The Birka pin has a similarly shaped 'shouldered' shaft, with incised line borders on the expanded upper and lower parts (Arbman 1940-43, 422 (grave 1007), fig. 377, 1, pl. 44.1; Graham-Campbell 1980, no. 204). Another with a similar shaft profile was found in a female grave in the cemetery at Tuna in Alsike (Uppland, Sweden), attributed to the first half of the 10th century (Arne 1934, 33 (grave VIb), 71, Taf. XI, fig. 3). Both the Tuna and Birka pins, however, have rings with collared and flared ends either side of the constriction. It seems likely on the basis of these parallels that the Gower and Portskewett ringed pins should be attributed to the Middle Viking period (late 9th to second half of the 10th century). They form a significant addition to the small group of late 9th-\/10th-century finds from Wales with Hiberno-Norse associations, and their shared features indicate that they probably came from the same workshop.<\/p>","notes":null,"reuse":null,"created":"2009-12-08 17:47:58","updated":"2011-12-07 16:50:18","secwfstage":"3","findofnote":"1","objecttypecert":"1","datefound1":"1992-01-01","datefound2":"1996-01-01","inscription":null,"disccircum":null,"museumAccession":null,"subsequentAction":null,"objectCertainty":"1","dateFromCertainty":"1","dateToCertainty":"1","dateFoundFromCertainty":null,"dateFoundToCertainty":null,"subPeriodFrom":"3","subPeriodTo":null,"createdBy":"47","obverse_description":null,"obverse_inscription":null,"reverse_description":null,"reverse_inscription":null,"denomination":null,"degree_of_wear":null,"allen_type":null,"va_type":null,"mack":null,"reeceID":null,"die":null,"wearID":null,"moneyer":null,"revtypeID":null,"categoryID":null,"typeID":null,"tribeID":null,"status":null,"rulerQualifier":null,"denominationQualifier":null,"mintQualifier":null,"dieAxisCertainty":null,"initialMark":null,"reverseMintMark":null,"statusQualifier":null,"reason":null,"username":"mlodwick","fullname":"Mark Lodwick","institution":"NMGW","usernameUpdate":"kleahy","fullnameUpdate":"Kevin Leahy","primaryMaterial":"Copper alloy","secondaryMaterial":null,"decoration":null,"style":null,"manufacture":"Cast","surfaceTreatment":null,"completeness":null,"preservation":null,"cert":"Certain","periodFrom":"EARLY MEDIEVAL","periodTo":null,"discmethod":"Metal detector","tribe":null,"region":null,"area":null,"ruler1":null,"ruler2":null,"period_name":null,"date_range":null,"mint_name":null,"wear":null,"category":null,"type":null,"reverseType":null,"county":"SWANSEA","district":"Swansea","knownas":null,"gridRefSource":null},{"old_findID":"NMGW-29ACE1","id":"246420","uniqueID":"00149929B4F0135A","objecttype":"Strap end","classification":null,"subclass":null,"length":"37.7","height":null,"width":"8.1","thickness":"2.7","diameter":null,"quantity":"1","other_ref":null,"treasureID":"2009T65","broadperiod":"EARLY MEDIEVAL","numdate1":null,"numdate2":null,"culture":null,"description":"
The strap-end is near complete, with some damage to the attachment end. The strap was secured within a V-shaped split (12mm long), which would have been attached by two rivets near the corners, now missing. The strap-end is widest at the attachment end (with a width of 8.1mm) with straight converging sides. The face is decorated with a crudely incised geometric and linear motif. The central area of the strap-end is plain with straight parallel sides and is of D-shaped section. The sub-triangular terminal is incised with a stylised beast's head, comprising semi-circular eyes near the sides and an incised triangular snout. The strap end has a slight S-shaped profile. The rear of the strap-end is plain. The surface is a grey-silver colour and there are areas where the original surface has been lost.<\/p>\n","notes":"
Discussion: The strap-end is of Thomas' (2003, p 4) Class B form of late strap-ends, which are dated to the 9th or 10th century.<\/p>
\n<\/p>\n\n
References: Thomas, G.; 2003, Late Anglo-Saxon and Viking Age strap-ends 750-1100: Part 1; The Finds Research Group AD700-1700, Datasheet 32<\/p>
\n<\/p>\n\n
Conclusion: Visual inspection of the strap-end would suggest that the metal composition is well in excess of 10% silver. The strap-end form is typical of Anglo-Saxon strap ends of the 9th and 10th centuries. It is my opinion therefore, that the strap-end should constitute treasure as defined by the 1996 Treasure Act.<\/p>","reuse":null,"created":"2009-02-11 09:33:03","updated":"2011-05-26 15:46:00","secwfstage":"4","findofnote":null,"objecttypecert":"1","datefound1":null,"datefound2":null,"inscription":null,"disccircum":null,"museumAccession":null,"subsequentAction":"25","objectCertainty":"1","dateFromCertainty":null,"dateToCertainty":null,"dateFoundFromCertainty":null,"dateFoundToCertainty":null,"subPeriodFrom":null,"subPeriodTo":null,"createdBy":"47","obverse_description":null,"obverse_inscription":null,"reverse_description":null,"reverse_inscription":null,"denomination":null,"degree_of_wear":null,"allen_type":null,"va_type":null,"mack":null,"reeceID":null,"die":null,"wearID":null,"moneyer":null,"revtypeID":null,"categoryID":null,"typeID":null,"tribeID":null,"status":null,"rulerQualifier":null,"denominationQualifier":null,"mintQualifier":null,"dieAxisCertainty":null,"initialMark":null,"reverseMintMark":null,"statusQualifier":null,"reason":null,"username":"mlodwick","fullname":"Mark Lodwick","institution":"NMGW","usernameUpdate":"hlouth","fullnameUpdate":"Harriet Louth","primaryMaterial":"Silver","secondaryMaterial":null,"decoration":null,"style":null,"manufacture":null,"surfaceTreatment":null,"completeness":null,"preservation":null,"cert":"Certain","periodFrom":null,"periodTo":null,"discmethod":"Metal detector","tribe":null,"region":null,"area":null,"ruler1":null,"ruler2":null,"period_name":null,"date_range":null,"mint_name":null,"wear":null,"category":null,"type":null,"reverseType":null,"county":"HAMPSHIRE","district":"BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE","knownas":"Hannington","gridRefSource":null},{"old_findID":"NMGW-FF0EE5","id":"162570","uniqueID":"00145EFF31201B9B","objecttype":"Brooch","classification":"Penannular","subclass":"Type G","length":"18.4","height":null,"width":"20.7","thickness":null,"diameter":null,"quantity":"1","other_ref":"NMGWPA 2006.187","treasureID":null,"broadperiod":"EARLY MEDIEVAL","numdate1":"400","numdate2":"600","culture":null,"description":"Early Medieval copper alloy penannular brooch of Type G and of 5th to 6th century date\r\nThe brooch is incomplete, missing one terminal and the pin, and has a surviving weight of 3.0g. The brooch is slightly oval with a width of 20.7mm and a height of 18.4mm. The frame is of circular section and has a diameter of between 2.9 and 3.4mm. The terminal is cuboid (6.4mm long, 6.1mm high and 3.8mm thick) with faceted sides, now rounded through water-rolling. There is the suggestion of an incised saltire cross surviving on one face of the terminal. The surface of the brooch has been lost and the copper alloy has a pale green patina. Areas of brown staining on the frame may be the result of iron corrosion, possibly from the pin. \r\nThe brooch is of Fowler\u2019s (1963, p 98-160) Type G, Fowler outlines the problems in dating brooches of this type and suggests a wide date range from the 4th century through to the 8th century (ibid, p 107-9), although this example is likely to date to the 5th or 6th century.","notes":null,"reuse":null,"created":"2007-03-08 11:27:14","updated":"2011-02-24 12:19:17","secwfstage":"4","findofnote":"1","objecttypecert":"1","datefound1":"2006-06-01","datefound2":null,"inscription":null,"disccircum":"Found while out walking","museumAccession":null,"subsequentAction":"1","objectCertainty":"1","dateFromCertainty":"1","dateToCertainty":"1","dateFoundFromCertainty":null,"dateFoundToCertainty":null,"subPeriodFrom":null,"subPeriodTo":null,"createdBy":"47","obverse_description":null,"obverse_inscription":null,"reverse_description":null,"reverse_inscription":null,"denomination":null,"degree_of_wear":null,"allen_type":null,"va_type":null,"mack":null,"reeceID":null,"die":null,"wearID":null,"moneyer":null,"revtypeID":null,"categoryID":null,"typeID":null,"tribeID":null,"status":null,"rulerQualifier":null,"denominationQualifier":null,"mintQualifier":null,"dieAxisCertainty":null,"initialMark":null,"reverseMintMark":null,"statusQualifier":null,"reason":null,"username":"mlodwick","fullname":"Mark Lodwick","institution":"NMGW","usernameUpdate":"dpett","fullnameUpdate":"Daniel Pett","primaryMaterial":"Copper alloy","secondaryMaterial":null,"decoration":null,"style":null,"manufacture":null,"surfaceTreatment":null,"completeness":"Incomplete","preservation":null,"cert":"Certain","periodFrom":"EARLY MEDIEVAL","periodTo":null,"discmethod":"Other chance find","tribe":null,"region":null,"area":null,"ruler1":null,"ruler2":null,"period_name":null,"date_range":null,"mint_name":null,"wear":null,"category":null,"type":null,"reverseType":null,"county":"POWYS","district":"Powys","knownas":null,"gridRefSource":"From Finder"},{"old_findID":"NMGW-888724","id":"132552","uniqueID":"0014468898D013A6","objecttype":"Sword Pommel","classification":null,"subclass":null,"length":"51.92","height":null,"width":null,"thickness":"24.1","diameter":null,"quantity":"1","other_ref":"NMGWPA 2006.8","treasureID":null,"broadperiod":"EARLY MEDIEVAL","numdate1":"900","numdate2":"1100","culture":null,"description":"Early Medieval copper alloy sword pommel of late lobed form, probably of 10th or 11th century date\r\nThe pommel has height of 24.10mm and a length of 51.92mm across the base which curves upwards at both ends and would have rested upon a concave pommel bar. The interior of the pommel has an oval opening (42mm x 10.5mm internal dimensions at the base). The apex of the pommel has an oval aperture (7.2mm x 6.0mm) to accommodate the protruding sword tang. The exterior is decorated with a larger central lobe flanked on each side with smaller lobes and terminal knops. The pommel demonstrates a casting flaw between the central and side lobes. The surface has differential preservation with pale green areas of surface loss and mid-green patination. The pommel weighs 30.6g.\r\nThe pommel can be closely paralleled in Wales with examples found at Llanfaes, Isle of Anglesey and from near Pembroke, Pembrokeshire (Redknap 2000, pp 75) and with a find from Llanwnda, Isle of Anglesey (PAS record NMGW-0969C1).","notes":null,"reuse":null,"created":"2006-05-15 15:00:45","updated":"2011-02-24 12:19:17","secwfstage":"4","findofnote":"0","objecttypecert":"1","datefound1":"2006-01-01","datefound2":null,"inscription":null,"disccircum":null,"museumAccession":null,"subsequentAction":"1","objectCertainty":"1","dateFromCertainty":"1","dateToCertainty":"1","dateFoundFromCertainty":null,"dateFoundToCertainty":null,"subPeriodFrom":null,"subPeriodTo":null,"createdBy":"47","obverse_description":null,"obverse_inscription":null,"reverse_description":null,"reverse_inscription":null,"denomination":null,"degree_of_wear":null,"allen_type":null,"va_type":null,"mack":null,"reeceID":null,"die":null,"wearID":null,"moneyer":null,"revtypeID":null,"categoryID":null,"typeID":null,"tribeID":null,"status":null,"rulerQualifier":null,"denominationQualifier":null,"mintQualifier":null,"dieAxisCertainty":null,"initialMark":null,"reverseMintMark":null,"statusQualifier":null,"reason":null,"username":"mlodwick","fullname":"Mark Lodwick","institution":"NMGW","usernameUpdate":"dpett","fullnameUpdate":"Daniel Pett","primaryMaterial":"Copper alloy","secondaryMaterial":null,"decoration":null,"style":null,"manufacture":"Cast","surfaceTreatment":null,"completeness":"Complete","preservation":null,"cert":"Certain","periodFrom":"EARLY MEDIEVAL","periodTo":null,"discmethod":"Metal detector","tribe":null,"region":null,"area":null,"ruler1":null,"ruler2":null,"period_name":null,"date_range":null,"mint_name":null,"wear":null,"category":null,"type":null,"reverseType":null,"county":"VALE OF GLAMORGAN","district":"Vale of Glamorgan","knownas":null,"gridRefSource":"From Map"},{"old_findID":"NMGW-B45F06","id":"96077","uniqueID":"001428B479401970","objecttype":"Coin","classification":null,"subclass":null,"length":null,"height":null,"width":null,"thickness":null,"diameter":null,"quantity":"1","other_ref":"EMC 2006.0160; NMGWPA 2005.105","treasureID":null,"broadperiod":"EARLY MEDIEVAL","numdate1":"1083","numdate2":"1086","culture":null,"description":"Silver, penny of William I (1066-87), PAXS type (probably crown 1), c.1083-6, Mint: St Davids?, moneyer: uncertain. \r\n\r\nIn very poor condition, and now surviving only as a fragment. 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The form of the piece resembles Roman \u2018amphora\u2019 strap ends.","reuse":"Possibly a recycled artefact","created":"2004-01-28 16:12:30","updated":"2011-02-24 12:19:17","secwfstage":"4","findofnote":null,"objecttypecert":"0","datefound1":"2003-10-01","datefound2":null,"inscription":null,"disccircum":null,"museumAccession":null,"subsequentAction":"1","objectCertainty":"0","dateFromCertainty":null,"dateToCertainty":null,"dateFoundFromCertainty":null,"dateFoundToCertainty":null,"subPeriodFrom":null,"subPeriodTo":null,"createdBy":"47","obverse_description":null,"obverse_inscription":null,"reverse_description":null,"reverse_inscription":null,"denomination":null,"degree_of_wear":null,"allen_type":null,"va_type":null,"mack":null,"reeceID":null,"die":null,"wearID":null,"moneyer":null,"revtypeID":null,"categoryID":null,"typeID":null,"tribeID":null,"status":null,"rulerQualifier":null,"denominationQualifier":null,"mintQualifier":null,"dieAxisCertainty":null,"initialMark":null,"reverseMintMark":null,"statusQualifier":null,"reason":null,"username":"mlodwick","fullname":"Mark Lodwick","institution":"NMGW","usernameUpdate":"dpett","fullnameUpdate":"Daniel Pett","primaryMaterial":"Copper alloy","secondaryMaterial":null,"decoration":null,"style":null,"manufacture":null,"surfaceTreatment":null,"completeness":null,"preservation":null,"cert":null,"periodFrom":"EARLY MEDIEVAL","periodTo":null,"discmethod":"Metal detector","tribe":null,"region":null,"area":null,"ruler1":null,"ruler2":null,"period_name":null,"date_range":null,"mint_name":null,"wear":null,"category":null,"type":null,"reverseType":null,"county":"WEST SUSSEX","district":"CHICHESTER","knownas":null,"gridRefSource":"From Finder"},{"old_findID":"NMGW-7DD554","id":"58751","uniqueID":"0014017DE06018B6","objecttype":"Finger ring","classification":null,"subclass":null,"length":null,"height":null,"width":"6.1","thickness":"1.7","diameter":"22","quantity":"1","other_ref":"NMGWPA 2004.10.4","treasureID":null,"broadperiod":"EARLY MEDIEVAL","numdate1":"410","numdate2":"1066","culture":null,"description":"Copper alloy finger ring, probably of Early Saxon date. The ring is complete and has similar decoration to Late Roman or Early Saxon bracelets. The terminals are currently overlapping with a space between them, if straightened the ring would have had a large diameter of c. 30mm. The decoration is symmetrical and the terminals are decorated with an incised line c.10mm from the end, with a central punched dot either side. Beyond the second punched dot is a row of punched dots across the ring\u2019s width. The main body of the ring has another lengthways row of punched dots. The terminals are slightly rounded.","notes":"The strip is likely to be a large finger ring, since it seems to be too small for even a child\u2019s bracelet. 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