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Unique ID: NMS-58B750
Object type certainty: Certain
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Small-long brooch of Leeds 1945 square-head (plain) type. Parts of the edges of the headplate and the lower footplate are missing. The headplate is punctured by a small hole. Incomplete single pin lug and catchplate on reverse. A ring-and-dot is visible near the two more intact corners of the headplate. D-sectioned bow with rectangular panels forming facets at top and base. Single transverse groove above side chafers on footplate. Ancient breaks. Length >39mm. Width >22.5mm. 6th century.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Ascribed Culture:
Anglo-Saxon style
Date from: Circa AD 500
Date to: Circa AD 599
Quantity: 1
Length: 39 mm
Width: 22.5 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 12th October 2009
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SMR reference number: 2635
Author | Publication Year | Title | Publication Place | Publisher | Pages | Reference | |
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Leeds, E.T. | 1945 | The distribution of the Angles and Saxons archaeologically considered | Oxford | Society of Antiquaries of London |