Record ID: NARC-D65095
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy pin of Early-Medieval date AD 900-1000. The pin is composed of a flat kite-shaped head with small rounded knop protrusion to two points. The third upper point is missing due to an old transverse break. The fourth point expands in to an integral rectangular sectioned shaft which terminates in a worn break. A raised double collar is present at the junction between the head and the shaft. The shaft flattens towards the lower end and has a longitudinal grove creating a similar profile to toilet articles such as nail cleaners. Pins such as known Early Mediev…
Created on: Friday 9th February 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2019
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Record ID: NARC-1CA177
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy Florid Cruciform Brooch of Early-Medieval date (AD 530-600), of Aberg Group V (i). The retained fragment is the head and section of the bow of the brooch and has breaks on all edges with the exceptions of the upper edge. The object is intricately decorated with chip-carving. The headplate is square and is decorated in the centre with a square panel. In the centre of the panel is a zoomorphic design, with a large oval eye in the centre and a claw above. Beyond the linear border around the centre panel are rectangular panels to the left, right and upper port…
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 16th May 2018
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Record ID: NARC-8A8B13
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy hooked tag of Early Medieval date (AD 850-1150). Class B, type 1. The object is composed of a triangular plate that tapers to a downward projecting rectangular spur. This would have formed the integral recurved hook. The spur terminates in an old and abraded break resulting in the loss of the hook. The main plate is decorated with a double linear border that is in-filled with closely packed transvers lines runs around the edge of the plate. Inside the border is a double linear border that is in-filled with closely packed transvers lines which runs down the c…
Created on: Friday 12th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 12th January 2018
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