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BROOCH
Unique ID: CAM-224373
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Published 
A plain silver annular brooch of thirteenth to fourteenth century date weighing 1.96g. The once circular frame has a transverse break just to the side of where the pin rests against the frame. The two ends now overlap each other by 2.82mm which results in the frame now being oval in shape with the outer diameter measurements of 24.00mm x 20.96mm. The frame has a circular cross-section that has a diameter of 1.64mm. The pin survives although this is now bent. The pin has a 'D' shaped section, a flat back and convex upper surface. The pin is 2.15mm wide tapering to a point, and 0.85mm thick. The end opposite the point wraps round the frame forming an incomplete loop to secure the pin to the frame. The length of the pin is approximately 2.50mm.
For similar examples see TAR 2007, p.124 & 366, no.249, PAS record NMGW-9C2734, Treasure Wales 07.09 and TAR 2006, p.106 &345, no.324, Treasure Number 2006 T94.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder after being disclaimed as Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2011T483
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1400
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.96 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 21st August 2011
Rally details.
This object was found at Great & Little Maplestead, Essex, 21/08/2011
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Treasure case number: 2011T483
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