Record ID: LEIC-4E8C39
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Medieval glass wound bead dating to c.AD 450 - 700. The bead is circular in plan and almost D-shaped in section with central circular perforation. The matrix of the glass is dark blue with opaque yellow trailing. It is made from dark blue glass with yellow detail Diameter: 24.53 mm Diameter: 6.46 mm Weight: 7.08 g Dating of beads and often be tricky due to overlapping types and wide use of simple or crude designs. The shape, colour and style of this bead are comparable with those from Early Medieval graves. Thanks are extended to Alan Burchell and Jo Ahmet for…
Created on: Wednesday 17th November 2021
Last updated: Friday 19th November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Billesdon', grid reference and parish protected.