Record ID: CAM-218502
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete gold dog brooch of uncertain date, possibly early Post-Medieval. This three dimensional brooch seems to have been hollow or at least the body was hollow. The dog is positioned left with the head turned forwards. One ear is missing however the ear nearest the tail survives in good condition. All four legs are missing and there is a break across the chest area that is now filled with mud. The curled tail survives. The nose, mouth and eyes are very detailed and the dog wears a loose fitting collar that swivels around it's neck. On the reverse a hinged pin, now bent, and cat…
Created on: Wednesday 21st December 2011
Last updated: Thursday 13th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cambridgeshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-69867A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold annular brooch of Medieval date. The brooch weighs 2.36g and has an external diameter of 20.0mm and internal diameter of 14.4mm. The frame of the brooch has a 'D' shaped cross-section with convexly curved upper surface and flat reverse. The band of the frame has a width of 2.8mm and thickness of 1.1mm. The band constricts for a length of 2.1mm so that the pin can attach to the frame. The width and cross-section of the pin constriction is uncertain as it is hidden from view by the pin. The upper surface of the brooch is decorated with incised or punch stamped grooved lin…
Created on: Thursday 8th October 2015
Last updated: Monday 27th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Northamptonshire County Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-2E1627
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Published
A Medieval gold annular brooch weighing 1.34g. The brooch frame has a triangular cross-section with a flat undecorated reverse surface. The frame has an external diameter of 16.5mm and the internal diameter of the loop is 11.9mm. The frame has a thickness of 0.9mm. 1.6mm of the frame's circumference contracts to form a pin constriction. This constriction reduces the width of the frame, at this place, to c.0.9mm. To either side of the constriction there is what appears to be a raised, slightly shaped, collar c.0.9mm wide. Directly opposite the pin constriction the frame has a four-…
Created on: Monday 19th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 27th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bedfordshire', grid reference and parish protected.