DUR-64F8D5: Cast copper alloy Medieval annular brooch

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BROOCH

Unique ID: DUR-64F8D5

Object type certainty: Certain
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Cast copper alloy Medieval annular brooch. It is complete with the pin still attached. The pin is formed from a strip of copper alloy folded over the frame to form a loop. It narrows to a point whcih just touches the inner edge of the frame. The frame is circular in plan and has a circular cross section. It has been bent slightly out of shape.

Class: Annular

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: AD 1500

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 31.77 mm
Thickness: 2.54 mm
Weight: 5.6 g
Diameter: 31.67 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st July 2009

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: North East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: County Durham (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Durham Area

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Grassland, Heathland
Specific landuse: Regularly improved

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Recording Institution: DUR
Created: 14 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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