NARC-18FEE6: NARC-18FEE6 : Brooch : Medieval

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BROOCH

Unique ID: NARC-18FEE6

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An incomplete copper alloy Annular Brooch of Medieval date (AD 1200-1400). The object is circular in plan and D shaped in cross-section. There is a single circular perforation situated opposite a V shaped notch in the frame. The recurved pin is missing. The front is decorated with an integral moulded linear pattern. The decoration is segmented in design and is composed of three raised narrow lines flanking a broader raised rectangle. The back of the object is undecorated and slightly concave. The perforation is filled with dark brown probably iron corrosion. Both surfaces retain some indication of silvering.

Diameter: 31.60mm, Thickness: 2.78mm, Weight: 7.1g.

The metal is dark green with a slightly pitted patina.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1400

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.78 mm
Weight: 7.1 g
Diameter: 31.6 mm

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Decoration style: Linear
Completeness: Incomplete

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Bedford (Unitary Authority)
District: Bedford (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Wymington (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SP9663
Four figure Latitude: 52.25680418
Four figure longitude: -0.59497765
1:25K map: SP9663
1:10K map: SP96SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

References cited

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Recording Institution: NARC
Created: 4 years ago
Updated: 4 years ago

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