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BROOCH
Unique ID: WMID-AA4B46
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
A complete cast copper alloy annular brooch dating to the Medieval period, circa AD 1200-1500. The brooch is circular in plan. The brooch frame is flat on both sides creating a sub rectangular section. The brooch frame has a recessed area accommodating one end of the pin which is wrapped around the frame. The pin, which is complete, has a circular section and tapers to a blunt point. The length of the pin is 18.04mm. A disc-shaped collar lies flush with interior edge of the brooch frame at the hinge end of the pin. The diameter of the collar is 4.69mm. The brooch has a light green even patina. The surface of the brooch is abraded on the reverse. Soil still adheres to the brooch. The brooch is a find of note due to being complete. Diameter: 18.36mm. Width: 4.22mm. Thickness: 1.89mm. Weight: 2.6g.
Find of note status
This has been noted as an interesting find by the recorder.
Class: Annular
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1500
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Width: 4.22 mm
Thickness: 1.89 mm
Weight: 2.6 g
Diameter: 18.36 mm
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: West Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Telford and Wrekin (Unitary Authority)
District: Telford and Wrekin (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Chetwynd Aston and Woodcote (Civil Parish)
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