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Treasure report for Medieval silver brooch 2010 T802.
Description: Medieval cast silver brooch, complete with pin attached. The brooch is annular in form, it is decorated on one side with a series of constrictions along the frame. The pin is also decorated with small constrictions for decoration. The wider end of the pin is wrapped around a deep constriction on the frame, thus attaching it to the frame. The point of the pin rests within a small, deep constriction on the opposite side of the frame. The underside of both the frame and the pin are undecorated.
Discussion: A similarly decorated brooch is illustrated in 'Medieval Dress Accessories' by Egan and Pritchard, p 249-250, no 1311. The decorative constrictions on this brooch are thought to purposely divide it into faceted fields. It is possible that both brooches were decorated in this fashion in order to improve the appearance by reflecting the light, in a similar way that gems are often faceted for the same purpose. The brooch illustrated in Egan and Pritchard is from an archaeological context dated from c.1270 -1350 AD.
Due to its age and precious metal content, this item would qualify as treasure under the Treasure Act 1997.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder after being disclaimed as Treasure
Treasure case tracking number: 2010T802
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight: 3.11 g
Diameter: 23 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st November 2010
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Treasure case number: 2010T802
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
4 Figure: SX8569
Four figure Latitude: 50.509465
Four figure longitude: -3.623196
1:25K map: SX8569
1:10K map: SX89NE
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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