Record ID: ASHM-BAC803
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn, incomplete copper-alloy early-medieval (mid-late Anglo-Saxon) ansate brooch of Weech type XI dating to the 9th-10th centuries. It is missing its pin but is otherwise complete. The brooch is an elongate rectangle in form with a curved central bow and flattened terminals. The front face has incised decoration in the form of two transverse ribs at either terminal (at the end and just before the bow), and four vertical ribs at the top of the bow. On the reverse of the brooch, one end has an incomplete integrally-cast double lug between which is all that remains of the iron pin,…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 24th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Childrey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ASHM-B94EAE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small, copper-alloy, early-medieval (early Anglo-Saxon) small long brooch, dating c. AD480-550, complete except for the pin which no longer survives. The brooch is formed of a rectangular head undecorated except for an outer border composed of small punched dots. The arched, short and rounded bow is decorated with a slightly raised centrally-located vertical rib. A shallow lozenge-shaped foot formed of a flat upper panel and a thicker, moulded pointed terminal decorated with two groups of horizontal ribbing. The catchplate and double lugs for pin survive on the reverse of the brooch…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd January 2018
Last updated: Friday 6th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Childrey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-B7236E
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible Early Medieval lead gaming piece, or a possible weight of uncertain date. The object is five sided and pyramid shaped. 18.3mm wide at the base, and 9.5mm wide at the top.12.9mm high. The object has a central circular performation. It weighs 17.96g. The object is incomplete missing a fragment near the base. Many similar objects have been found at Torksey (Hadley & Richards, Antiquaries Journal, 2016) and are identified as Viking gaming pieces, presumably used in the board game of Hnefetafl and several have been recorded on the database. For example: PUBLIC-071C0B
Created on: Tuesday 2nd January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd January 2018
Spatial data recorded.