Record ID: SF-144F7B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy probable top knob from a cruciform brooch of Anglo-Saxon/Early-Medieval date. It is half-round and D-shaped in section with a flat back and domed front face. The terminal end is rounded with a slightly flattened top. There is a transverse groove at the edge of a deep moulded waist. On the opposite side of the waist is a raised collar with a transverse groove on the front face. At the base of the knob are the remains of flat head plate before terminating in old breaks. This knob measures 13.48mm in length including head plate, 9.33mm in length at the knob, 8.2…
Created on: Monday 30th June 2014
Last updated: Friday 5th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Braiseworth', grid reference and parish protected.