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BROOCH

Unique ID: YORYM-7CABBF

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete copper alloy annular brooch of medieval date, circa AD 1150 - 1450. The brooch is circular in plan and rectangular in section with bevelled sides. A recess for the pin is present though the pin itself no longer remains. The upper surface of the brooch is decorated with an elaborate foliate style design much of which retains gilding. The reverse is flat and undecorated though also retains gilding.

The metal has a mid-greenish patina and is worn. The brooch is 31.9mm in diameter, 4.2mm wide, 1.8mm thick and weighs 3.7g.

Similar brooches are illustrated in Egan & Pritchard (2002), p.250-1.

Class: annular

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1150
Date to: Circa AD 1450

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Width: 4.2 mm
Thickness: 1.8 mm
Weight: 3.7 g
Diameter: 31.9 mm

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Complete
Surface Treatment: Gilded

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Ryedale (District)
Parish or ward: Ebberston and Yedingham (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SE8979
Four figure Latitude: 54.19903958
Four figure longitude: -0.63723019
1:25K map: SE8979
1:10K map: SE87NE
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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Recording Institution: YORYM
Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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