Record ID: SUSS-DEF6D3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Medieval cast copper alloy small-long brooch. The head of the brooch comprises of a 1.4mm thick sub-rectangular flat plate (9mm x 15mm). On both short sides of the head and one of the long sides there is ring and dot decoration; four on the long side and three on the short sides (corner ring and dots are shared such that there are eight ring and dots in total). A small part of one corner has broken away around the inner extremity of the decorative ring. Projecting from the centre of the undecorated side of the head there is an 6.7mm wide, 3.2mm thick, hemispherica…
Created on: Friday 30th December 2011
Last updated: Thursday 27th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-C66590
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy headstud brooch of Roman date. The pin, catchplate and lower bow no longer survive. From the reverse of the head the tubular lugs through which the pin was hinged remain intact and the remains of the axis bar can be seen within. The loop of the pin remains in situ though the pin proper no longer remains. The head is comprised of short worn wings both of which have a stepped design. The square sectioned bow extends centrally from the wings and bears the headstud. The stud is a moulded circle divided into four quarters by a cross of raised lines. The resu…
Created on: Thursday 29th December 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 11th January 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Londesborough Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-350A66
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy T-shaped brooch length 43mm, width 30mm, thickness 17mm, weight 11.76g. The brooch has cylindrical wings which hold the pin axis bar a slot in the rear for the pin which is still in place. The front of the wings are decorated with two pairs of vertical grooves. The bow is arched, with a stamped triangular outline at the top, followed by a triangular recess that would have held enamel. At the apex of box is a rig and do, below this running down the centre of the bow to the foot is a zigzag line enclosed in a linear border. A border of pellets run down either side of the …
Created on: Thursday 22nd December 2011
Last updated: Sunday 20th March 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DENO-34D6C2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Complete copper alloy penannular brooch frame with missing pin of Fowler Type C. The frame is constructed of a single length of wire which is sub-square in section with rounded edges. The penannular frame has terminals formed by both ends of the frame coiled back onto the frame. The terminals both consist of a single coil. Most of these brooches are dated 1st - 2nd century, although a few are later and quite a number appear as reused in Anglo-Saxon (Early Medieval) contexts.
Created on: Thursday 22nd December 2011
Last updated: Friday 3rd September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ludford Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-3395A2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy Roman brooch, probably of an Aucissa variant, dating from AD25 - 75. It has a round, almost hemispherical foot and a flat bow which is rectangular in section, and decorated with two narrow grooves, one along each edge, and a broader central groove. This central groove contains a single wavy line running from one end of the bow to the other. At the upper end of the bow, it widens and is rolled underneath to form two short, undecorated wings which hold a copper alloy pin bar. A slot in the top of the bow accommodates the copper alloy pin which is only half complete. …
Created on: Thursday 22nd December 2011
Last updated: Monday 22nd February 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-336563
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Trumpet headed brooch of Roman date. The head and pin of the brooch no longer remain but the bow survives. The bow begins with a circular ring and dot knop the central pellet of which is filled with blue enamel. Below the knop the triangular bow extends from a double collar and is decorated with three triangular cells filled with blue enamel. A rectangular area around these cells is also recessed but empty. The reverse of the brooch is undecorated and the remains of the worn and broken catchplate can be seen. The metal is a light brownish-green colour…
Created on: Thursday 22nd December 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 11th January 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bishop Burton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-32C3C8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill (Mackreth 2011, Part 3, Group 5.b4, flat wing ends type, Western Group). Length 47mm, width 25mm, thickness 15mm, weight 14.09g. Rearward facing lugs on either end of the wings would have held the spring support bar. There is a loop at the top of the head which would have held the external cord. A crest runs from the loop, down the length of the brooch. The lower part of the bow missing resulting in the loss of the catch plate. Date 70-150AD
Created on: Thursday 22nd December 2011
Last updated: Thursday 6th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wraxall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-320642
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy umbonate brooch of Roman date. The brooch is circular and conical, having a concave reverse. The front of the brooch is decorated with a ring of triangular cells surrounding a central ring and dot motif. The twelve triangular cells are filled with alternating blue and red enamel and point inwards. The central ring and dot cells are empty and there is a groove running around the edge of the brooch. The edge of the brooch has two circular lobes at opposite points on the outer edge the frame. These mark the orientation of the hinge and catchplate on the r…
Created on: Thursday 22nd December 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 11th January 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bishop Burton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-313342
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper annular artefact of Medieval date, possibly a brooch. The brooch has a square external frame with a sub-circular central perforation. The pin is of simple loop construction, with only the loop remaining. There is a small collet in each corner, two of which are holding a small green glass bead; void in remaining corners.
Created on: Thursday 22nd December 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 7th August 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-303034
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy late Iron Age/Roman brooch of the Langton Down type. The head features a characteristically cylindrical hood. A V-shaped recess on the lower part related to the pin which is now missing. The curve from head through to bow goes through ninety degrees, as is typical. The bow tapers initially before maintaining its width (W.: 12.57mm at head, W.: 7.15mm at foot). Both upper and lower surfaces are decorated with longitudinal reeding. The reeding is in the form of three ridges each formed of three ridges. There is a pair of further, single ridges either side…
Created on: Thursday 22nd December 2011
Last updated: Friday 7th June 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CAM-218502
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete gold dog brooch of uncertain date, possibly early Post-Medieval. This three dimensional brooch seems to have been hollow or at least the body was hollow. The dog is positioned left with the head turned forwards. One ear is missing however the ear nearest the tail survives in good condition. All four legs are missing and there is a break across the chest area that is now filled with mud. The curled tail survives. The nose, mouth and eyes are very detailed and the dog wears a loose fitting collar that swivels around it's neck. On the reverse a hinged pin, now bent, and cat…
Created on: Wednesday 21st December 2011
Last updated: Thursday 13th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cambridgeshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-1FF7A6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Small-long brooch of uncertain type, base of bow and footplate missing. The top and lateral edges of the headplate are also missing. A rounded notch in the lower edge survives on both sides of the junction with the bow. There was a central panel defined by fine vertical grooves and presumably by horizontal grooves. At the top of the D-sectioned bow a rectangular panel forming facets is decorated with side notches and three transverse grooves. There are two pairs of median grooves on the bow. On the reverse the single pin lug is surrounded by the iron spring. Length >30mm. Width >18mm.…
Created on: Wednesday 21st December 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 21st February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Postwick with Witton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-1FB9C5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A brooch which has been been constructed using a Medieval Silver hammered coin; a "canopy" type penny of William I dating to 1070-2. North 843. The coin has been gilded on the reverse which has become the front of the brooch. The obverse of the coin which has been used as the back of the brooch shows a two column canopy covering a crowned and diademed bust facing with the face of the King and canopy still visible. However there is some damage to the reverse of the coin and the legend has been worn and so is partially illegible. The reverse design shows a double quadrilateral with incu…
Created on: Wednesday 21st December 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 10th June 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hadstock Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-1F68F2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small copper-alloy hexagonal annular brooch frame of medieval date (c. 14th century AD). The flat frame has a hexagonal opening; the frame is c. 3.6mm across. An external notch provided the pin constriction; the pin is missing and there is no pin rest (groove). The frame is decorated on its upper surface with a single row of pellets set within sunken rectangular strips; some begin to travel off the edge of the frame. The metal has corroded to a dark-grey colour, with some off-white corrosion product. Brooches with this decoration and of a comparable size have been recorded on this d…
Created on: Wednesday 21st December 2011
Last updated: Thursday 22nd December 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CAM-1F5971
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A Medieval silver gilt brooch. The brooch is missing its pin and has one fragment detached. The brooch is roughly oval in shape and tapers slightly to a point where two hands protrude from the brooch frame. The frame itself has a flat reverse and bevelled upper surface, giving an angled 'D' ('>') shaped section, with a collarred pin recess, measuring c.2.37mm in width. On the frame opposite the pin recess and also the hands, there are two small squares measuring approximately 2.87mm which contain stamped quartefoils. The two hands on the outside of the frame would originally have been…
Created on: Wednesday 21st December 2011
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North-West Essex Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-1E2C30
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lower part of footplate of small-long brooch, half-round moulding above trapezoidal terminal with transverse rib at base. Width 15.5mm. Late 5th - early 6th century.
Created on: Wednesday 21st December 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Colney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-1C9190
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The lower part of a Roman copper alloy bow brooch, possibly of Colchester type. The brooch has an openwork catchplate and a plain, rounded bow with no spine. The brooch ends in a knop terminal.
Created on: Wednesday 21st December 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 21st December 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-098C12
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval silver annular brooch. The frame made from sheet silver. It has a convex profile with a grooved line running around the edges of the face. There is a broken hole on one side of the frame though which the pin would have been secured. This is flanked by two holes that have been drilled into the frame as a repair. 14th century See 2011T517 and 2010T291 for similar examples.
Created on: Tuesday 20th December 2011
Last updated: Thursday 9th June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Long Newnton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-077700
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy Colchester brooch derivative with a double lug length 51mm, width 15mm, thickness 15mm, weight 11.92g. This has a rearward facing double lug at the back of the head for the pin (now missing). The bow is plain, the catch plate on the reverse is closed. Date 43-100AD
Created on: Tuesday 20th December 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 20th December 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Westerleigh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-F6D607
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Trumpet brooch of Roman date. The head, upper bow and acanthus moulding all survive, but the foot, catchplate, pin mechanism and pin no longer remain. From the reverse of the head the lug which would have held the pin mechanism can be seen. The head itself is trumpet shaped and is undecorated. From the head the upper bow extends terminating at a curved double collar below which is an acanthus decoration followed by a second curved double collar. Extending down from the lower collar is a worn, circular sectioned bow which terminates in an old and worn br…
Created on: Monday 19th December 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd January 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cottam', grid reference and parish protected.