Record ID: CAMHER-9AB1F2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
Small heart-shaped brooch, set with marcasite, which is polished metal cut in a matter so as to resemble a gem. Where the clasp of the brooch touches the outer face, a piece of marcasite is now missing. The use of marcasite in jewellery, as a replacement for diamonds, becomes practised in the late 18th century. The object falls outside the provisions of the Treasure Act.
Created on: Tuesday 12th May 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 6th July 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CAM-A2CDB7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment from a Medieval brooch, which was originally circular in form and now consists of a flattened band twisted towards one end. It is engraved with the letters ...SVS:NAZA... to signify IESVS NAZARENVS (Jesus of Nazareth) The inscription would have continued with the words REX IUDEORUM (King of the Jews) This may have been abbreviated to fit the space provided by the brooch frame. This Latin phrase, taken from Pilates' words to Jesus in the Gospels, was used as a popular charm in the Middle Ages. The brooch fragment is silver-gilt and dates from the fourteenth centur…
Created on: Thursday 17th June 2010
Last updated: Thursday 23rd September 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barrington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-224373
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A plain silver annular brooch of thirteenth to fourteenth century date weighing 1.96g. The once circular frame has a transverse break just to the side of where the pin rests against the frame. The two ends now overlap each other by 2.82mm which results in the frame now being oval in shape with the outer diameter measurements of 24.00mm x 20.96mm. The frame has a circular cross-section that has a diameter of 1.64mm. The pin survives although this is now bent. The pin has a 'D' shaped section, a flat back and convex upper surface. The pin is 2.15mm wide tapering to a point, and 0.85mm t…
Created on: Monday 22nd August 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 1st May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Maplestead Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-CBF504
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Medieval silver twisted-wire annular brooch, consisting of a twisted rope work design comprising four raised strands and four smaller incised strands. The pattern terminates at a plain section of hoop for the attachment of a pin, now missing. Although decorated with raised beading in addition to a twisted design, see Egan and Pritchard 1991, Nos. 1325 and 1334 for comparables. Also, G.Bailey, Buttons and Fasteners 500 BC- AD 1840,(2004), p.105, fig. 13.16 and p. 110, fig. 3.53. The brooch dates from the 13th century. Dimensions: diameter 18.3 mm, depth 1.1 mm.
Created on: Tuesday 26th February 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 26th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cambridgeshire County Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-1F5971
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A Medieval silver gilt brooch. The brooch is missing its pin and has one fragment detached. The brooch is roughly oval in shape and tapers slightly to a point where two hands protrude from the brooch frame. The frame itself has a flat reverse and bevelled upper surface, giving an angled 'D' ('>') shaped section, with a collarred pin recess, measuring c.2.37mm in width. On the frame opposite the pin recess and also the hands, there are two small squares measuring approximately 2.87mm which contain stamped quartefoils. The two hands on the outside of the frame would originally have been…
Created on: Wednesday 21st December 2011
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North-West Essex Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-1FB9C5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A brooch which has been been constructed using a Medieval Silver hammered coin; a "canopy" type penny of William I dating to 1070-2. North 843. The coin has been gilded on the reverse which has become the front of the brooch. The obverse of the coin which has been used as the back of the brooch shows a two column canopy covering a crowned and diademed bust facing with the face of the King and canopy still visible. However there is some damage to the reverse of the coin and the legend has been worn and so is partially illegible. The reverse design shows a double quadrilateral with incu…
Created on: Wednesday 21st December 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 10th June 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hadstock Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-3FE9C4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Medieval heart-shaped brooch. The frame of the brooch is cast into the shape of an asymmetric heart with a small protrusion at the point to the right. The frame of the brooch is cast in a base silver / a copper alloy which has been silvered. The frame of the brooch narrows to 1.94mm to encompass the hinge of the pin, but there is no pin rest on the opposite side. The brooch pin is complete and also in a base silver / a copper alloy which has been silvered, with the hinge end loosely looped over the frame and the terminal end narrowing to a rounded point. The surface of the …
Created on: Saturday 28th July 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st July 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Huntingdon District Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-CE2AB5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver hammered penny of Edward the confessor, 1042-1066 AD which has been adapted and reused as a brooch or decorative mount at a later date. Issued 1053-6 AD. Obverse shows bust right, bearded, wearing pointed helmet, holding sceptre. Obverse legend reads E[DWER]D REX. Reverse shows short cross voided, each arm terminating in three crescents, annulet at centre of cross. Reverse legend reads +LEOFP__LDO[NG]IPE. Although two of the letters in the moneyer's name are unclear, and possibly blundered, this is recognizably an attempt to represent the name LEOFPALD (Leofwold),…
Created on: Thursday 16th August 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Huntingdon District Area', grid reference and parish protected.