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BROOCH

Unique ID: NMS-2730B8

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Incomplete Early Saxon copper alloy annular brooch dating to the period c. AD 450 - 600. D-sectioned loop with a relatively recent break at either end. The loop is divided into a series of oval bosses, each separated by three or four moulded ridges. Traces of iron staining, possibly from the missing pin are visible in places.

See: Hinton, D.A, 1974 Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Ornamental Metalwork, 700-1100, in the Department of Antiquities, Ashmolean Museum Oxford: Oxford University Press 92 , 10.54

Finder's ref: 5.

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
Date from: Circa AD 450
Date to: Circa AD 600

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 32.1 mm
Width: 5.5 mm
Thickness: 3.5 mm
Weight: 2.3 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 31st August 2017 - Thursday 15th February 2018

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Other reference numbers

SMR reference number: 60304
Other reference: IND15022018JS

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: Breckland (District)
To be known as: Sporle with Palgrave

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

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Created: 5 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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