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BROOCH
Unique ID: NMS-362CC7
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
Incomplete small-long brooch, Leeds 1945 cross pattee derivative type, all below the lower part of the bow missing. The head-plate has notches at the angles in the upper edge and flanking the springing of the bow in the lower edge. Lines of fine punched annulets follow the edge of the notches. A rectangular panel forming facets is extant at the top of the D-sectioned bow. It is decorated with the remains of a transverse groove. Twin pin lugs with remains of decayed iron pin on reverse. The break across the bow is ancient. Length at least 30mm. Width 18mm. Late 5th century.
Class: Leeds cross pattee derivative type
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
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 450
Date to: Circa AD 500
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 30 mm
Width: 18 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st February 2010 - Wednesday 31st March 2010
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Other reference numbers
SMR reference number: 36629
Other reference: BKLG2012
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Secondary material: Iron
Completeness: Incomplete
References cited
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