Record ID: BH-794468
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy pin of Middle Early-Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) date. The head of the pin is polyhedral, taking the form of a cuboid with with truncated corners. Each surface is decorated by punched ring-and-dot motifs. The largest two faces have nine and ten marks respectively, the three lozenge-shaped faces around the perimeter each have four, while the angled corner faces each bear two. Only a short length of the shaft remains, the break having occurred in antiquity. It is of circular section and has a transverse groove at the top. The pin has a mid green patina and is unco…
Created on: Tuesday 15th December 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Duxford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-011E10
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy Early Medieval buckle dating probably to the 5th or 6th century. The frame is an elongated D-shape and is oval in section. The pin bar is circular in section and is narrower than the rest of the frame. The pin curves over the pin bar. Length 19.05mm, width 8.88mm and maximum thickness 2.93mm. Weight 1.7g. Similar examples can be found in Macgregor and Bolick 1993, A summary catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon collections (non ferrous metals), Ashmolean Museum Oxford, pages 193-207.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd November 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CAM-FD37C6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Head and bow from a copper-alloy small-long brooch. The head is square and has a border of deep but indistinct punchmarks around three edges, with the lowest edge next to the bow undecorated. The top and sides each have a tiny knob; the knobs are all identical, with half-round moulding decorated with a fine groove, then a broader groove, then a hemispherical terminal which may once have had a fine groove across its base. On the reverse of the headplate is what is probably a single pin bar lug now hidden in a mass of iron corrosion from the pin bar and spring. The bow has a flat pan…
Created on: Wednesday 10th June 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CAM-FC9EE2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
Complete small-long brooch in excellent condition. Made from copper alloy with no obvious trace of a surface coating, it has a rectangular headplate which is undecorated except for a small V-shaped bevelled nick in the centre of the top edge. One corner of the headplate is slightly bent. On the reverse of the headplate is a single pin bar lug with remains of the iron pin bar. The bow is triangular in cross-section, flat on the reverse, and there is no flat panel at top or bottom, or any other trace of decoration. It is slightly worn at its highest point. There is a flat-topped mou…
Created on: Wednesday 10th June 2009
Last updated: Thursday 28th July 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-206083
Object type: TOILET ARTICLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy ear-scoop of early Early-medieval (Anglo-Saxon) date. No exact parallel could be found for this artefact although a similar scoop was found in a grave at Buckland, Dover (Evison 1987: 225/fig. 19), dated at c. 575-675. The style of the slip-knot ring (see below) is a typical feature of early Anglo-Saxon toilet articles. The arm of the scoop is of rectangular section and of equal width and thickness for most of its length. The apex loop comprises a perforated sub-circular lobe with a transverse ridge at its base. Attached to this loop is a circular slip-knot ring, the …
Created on: Tuesday 31st March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 16th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Cambridgeshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-4125A7
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early medieval gilded copper alloy mount, dating from 700-900 AD. The mount is rectangular at one end and tapers to a rounded end at the other. The decoration on the object consists of a symmetrical twisted strand within two concentric lines. The reverse of the object has a large patch of iron corrosion at the thicker end and a smaller lump of corrosion at the tapered end. These presumably represent rivets that would have secured the mount. Length: 30.44mm; width: 9.94mm; thickness: 1.82mm; weight: 3.54g.
Created on: Monday 1st December 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CAM-665AF0
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (UNKNOWN)
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early medieval copper alloy hook fastener with two securing holes outlined with incised circles. The decoration on the back of the object consists of two dot and ring patterns, one of which pierces the object. Small horizontal incised lines surround the securing holes and the ring and dot pattern. The hook fastener is in good condition, including the hook which is complete. Length: 18.27mm, diameter: 10.95mm, thickness: 0.64mm, weight: 0.47g.
Created on: Monday 16th June 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CAM-192201
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete early medieval copper-alloy cruciform brooch that is the foot end of an incomplete brooch already on the database (see CAM-DC8A21). This part of the brooch is broken off at the zenith of the bow. Beneath the bow are two fin-like lappets either side of the body, which is outlined with a small ring and dot pattern. The foot of the brooch ends in a zoomorphic terminal with two protuberant eyes in triangular grooves, a snout decorated with a double chevron and a trefoil shaped foot, representing flaring nostrils. Length: 66.51mm; width: 21.77mm; thickness: 3.37mm; weight; 16.58g.
Created on: Monday 19th May 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: CAM-18F936
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete early medieval copper alloy Small-long brooch. The head end of the brooch is missing, broken at the zenith of the bow-arch. There are two small lappets either side of the body, just beneath the bow. Beneath these is zoomorphic terminal; a horizontal ridge above, two protuberant circular projections and a central ridge ending in a rounded foot. The catchplate is present on the reverse of the brooch, immediately beneath the bow. Length: 74.96mm; thickness: 4.50mm; width: 25.13mm; weight: 18.13g.
Created on: Monday 19th May 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: CAM-17DC04
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early-medieval copper alloy cruciform brooch. The headplate is rectangular with knobs to the top and sides and is outlined with a ring and dot pattern. The bow has a short, high arch with two fin like lappets either side towards the foot. Beneath these are three ridges, raised eyes, snout with chevron decoration and flared nostrils of a zoomorphic terminal at the foot of the brooch. The back of the head plate has a rectangular concretion of iron containing a cu alloy loop. The catchplate is also present on the reverse of the brooch, just beneath the bow. The pin is missing. L…
Created on: Monday 19th May 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DENO-52DBE1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
Early Medieval coin; silver sceatta, o. standard with TOTII legend, r. bust with runic inscription, Series C2ii, BM type 2 (see Abramson ('Sceattas; an illustrated guide', 2006, heritage) p.117, ref C110), Kentish c.AD680-710. Diameter 11.21mm, thickness 1.78mm, weight 1.24g.
Created on: Tuesday 5th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tilbrook', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-792645
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy cruciform brooch dating to the sixth century AD. Only the short rectangular headplate survives, with a raised central panel which flares slightly towards the missing bow. There are two slightly lowered wings, a top knob and two side knobs. All of the knobs are semi-circular in cross-section and integrally cast with the headplate. On the underside of the headplate are two semi-circular perforated lugs with several copper-alloy spring coils intact. Some iron corrosion products surround the lugs and coils. The fragment measures 21mm in length and 32mm in wid…
Created on: Thursday 19th April 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Wratting', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-408D52
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
Anglo-Saxon cruciform brooch, the head and bow survive and the foot is missing due to an old break. It measures 47.40mm in surviving length, the head is rectangular in shape and measures 32.73mm in width and 27.74mm in height. The head has a raised rectangular central panel and a top knob, which is half round but due to corrosion it is impossible to tell whether it is integral or detachable in nature. The wings are both worn and the presumably detachable side knobs now missing. The bow is faceted and has a central longitudinal ridge, its back face is concave. On the reverse of the …
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Soham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-2F7F46
Object type: POT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early Saxon pottery sherd. Body sherd, dark grey reduced with pale brown patches on exterior. Sandy, sparse particles up to 2mm across. Three horizontal grooves (6g).
Created on: Monday 26th February 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Elm', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-2F6BB5
Object type: POT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early Saxon pottery sherd. Lower wall below a carination to below a sagging basal angle. Reduced dark grey, sandy, some rounded voids on inner, less well smoothed, surface. Six roughly vertical rows of fingernail impressions are present on exterior. Of three complete rows two contain six impressions and one seven. Wall thickness diminishes from 7mm above the basal angle to only <3mm at the carination (weighing 65.7g).
Created on: Monday 26th February 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Elm', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-2F5931
Object type: SLEEVE CLASP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of Early Saxon wrist clasp hook-plate of uncertain form. The hook is hidden behind a partly projecting square boss, akin to the manner of Class C. Behind this runs a transverse stepped moulding. There is no evidence of decoration. Rear edge and sides not extant. >19 x >18mm.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Elm', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-2F4406
Object type: SLEEVE CLASP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early Saxon wrist clasp eye-plate of Hines Form B20 Morningthorpe type. Very similar to Morning Thorpe grave 50 a and b, but lacking the transverse nicks on the pair of triple grooves near the front edge. Length 17mm (13mm without eye). Width 33mm.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Elm', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-2F04F0
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Distorted fragment probably of headplate with row of double concentric half-annulets stamps on one surviving fragment of original edge. 20 x 14mm.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Elm', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-2EF601
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Small part of headplate and all of bow of unidentified Early Saxon brooch. Rows of double concentric half-annulets stamps down both edges of panel and similar row along lower edge of fragment of headplate. Hollow backed bow with median engraved line and rectangular panel forming facets at top and base, both with pair of transverse engraved lines. Length>40mm. Width of bow 13mm.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Elm', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-2EA5E5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
Anglo-Saxon cruciform brooch, two detachable side knobs with openwork moustachioed masks, almost certainly a pair, and probably part of the same brooch as NMS-2E8F03 21 x 15mm.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Elm', grid reference and parish protected.