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BROOCH
Unique ID: BH-144632
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A miniature medieval brooch, circular in form, with a flat back and raised decoration on the front. This consists of four collets, made to accommodate stones, now lost, placed at equal distances at the top and bottom of the frame of the brooch. In the middle of the frame at each side is a semi-spherical moulding with punched decoration imitating granulation. The pin is intact and is secured by a rod within the frame of the brooch and a groove, which serves as a pin-rest. The brooch is gold and dates from the thirteenth or early fourteenth century.
Notes:
Consequently, in terms of age and as the object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996. J P Robinson
Class: Open frame
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder after being disclaimed as Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2009T693
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1325
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.3 mm
Weight: 1.08 g
Diameter: 12 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 14th November 2009
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Treasure number 2009 T693
Treasure case number: 2009T693
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Central Bedfordshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Central Bedfordshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Barton-le-Clay
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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