Record ID: LEIC-ABE3DA
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete early medieval (Anglo Saxon) gilded copper-alloy disc-brooch with cloisonné enamel inlay dating to c.AD 900-1100. The circular brooch is formed of several component parts, those visible with the brooch in its relatively complete state being a disc shaped cloisonné insert, a disc-shaped base plate, and a separate gilded strip around the circumference of the plate to create a decorative flange or collar. Traces of gilding can also be seen in places on the reverse of the base plate. The cloisonné insert has a number of cells or cloisons filled wit…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-2EC13C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Headstud Brooch of Roman date (AD 70-160). The object is composed of rectangular wings which are decorated with a vertical groove, the outer edges of the wings are missing due to old, abraded breaks. The reverse of the head retains a rolled cylindrical tube, with a central rectangular slot, through which a partial wire pin projects. The axis bar and spring are largely retained within the back of the head. There is a central, partially retained loop projecting from the upper edge of the head which now forms a single spur. A rectangular sectioned bow …
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-05D008
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy T-shaped (initial) T137 hinged brooch of Roman date (AD 55-100). The head of the brooch is comprised of wide tubular wings with a central rectangular groove, and axis bar around which the loop of the hinged pin is retained. The lower portion of the pin is missing due to an old, abraded break. The wings have bulbous terminals and are decorated with semi-circular collars. The top of the bow is decorated with a triangular projecting boss with an incised zig zag outer boarder. The bow itself is rectangular in section and tapers in towards a worn transverse b…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-F5254E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Small Long Brooch of Early Medieval date (AD 500-600). The object is composed of a small square plate, with notches removed from the lower corners. The plate is decorated on the upper face with punched ring a dot motifs, in two rows of three, across the upper and lower portions of the plate. On the reverse of the brooch there is a vertical integral lug with a central circular perforation. Protruding from the lower edge of the headplate is an integral bow, which is convex on the outer face, concave on the reverse and D shaped in section. The bow has moulding on t…
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-A1DCDF
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Headstud Brooch of Roman date (AD 70-160). The object is composed of rectangular wings which are decorated with a vertical groove, the outer edges of the wings are missing due to old, abraded breaks. The reverse of the head retains a partial rolled cylindrical tube, with a central rectangular slot, through which a wire pin (now missing) would have projected. The axis bar and spring are largely retained within the back of the head. There is a central, partially retained loop projecting from the upper edge of the head which now forms a single spur. A …
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-234DE9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Brooch of Roman date (AD 50-80). The object is a Colchester Derivative (dolphin) brooch with a hinge mechanism. The object is composed of tubular wings with perforations at each end to accommodate the axis bar. At the centre of the back of the wings is a rectangular notch from which the partially retained pin projects. The head is hump-like in profile. The wings are decorated with two incised bands between which are repeating transverse grooves. The head of the bow is decorated with two longitudinal lines, with repeating short transverse i…
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-0B794B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Trumpet style bow brooch. The trumpet shaped head is smooth and tapers towards the bow. The reverse of the trumpet-shaped head houses the cylindrical wings which are separated in the centre by a pin slot. The pin bar is housed inside the wings and the pin is still present. The pin is almost complete and tapers to a broken point. The bow has a flattened lenticular cross section and is curved, with a central moulded acanthus boss composed of three transverse ribs, set between collars comprising another three transverse ribs. At the foot is a lo…
Created on: Monday 5th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-CF724D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a  Romano-British Colchester Type Hinged Pin brooch dating from the 1st-2nd century AD (c. AD43-120).The T-shaped  head has broken rolled cylindrical arms that curve out slightly to the trapezoidal cross sectioned bow and has the remnants of a cast on loop. The bow tapers gradually to the foot, which has broken off.  The bow is decorated with a cast molded design that is divided into two parts including a  panel with vertical moulded ridges, and a plain lower half. 
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-8F8330
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy Early Medieval Small Long brooch dating AD 450-550. The pin, part of the spring, and a small folded over part of the catch plate are missing.The brooch has a sub-rectangular head decorated with parallel lines bordering the edge and two worn ring-and dot motifs within. The brooch has a slightly tapering arched bow, carinated in front and concave behind, with mouldings forming facteted corners. The arch has a  transverse incised line at the top and a double transverse line at the bottom. The foot oritinates in a raised molding and has broken at its t…
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WREX-7FC9D8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper alloy Colchester derivative Polden Hill brooch (Mackreth 2011, 4l, Oddments No. 2059, Plate 48) dating c120-240AD. In plan the brooch is almost T shape.  The wings are circular in section with a slight raised stop-ridge at either end.  The upper part of the bow is decorated with a two semi-circles cells (to create a circular motif) filled with white enamel.  The rest of the bow is pitted but appears to have traces of moulded decoration.  The pin is incomplete and the catchplate and foot are missing. There is a lot of iron corrosion ad…
Created on: Friday 5th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Overton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-C40F16
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Early Saxon Cast Saucer brooch, dating to Early Medieval period (c.AD 430-550). Description: The brooch is sub-circular in plan and broadly rectangular in cross section, forming a disc shape. It is incomplete around the edges, retaining only a very small part of its upturned rim; it is also missing some of its flan.  The front of the brooch is decorated with moulded geometric design formed of a central pellet in ring within a pentagon, from each corner of which a clockwise spiral expands.  An oblique line connects each…
Created on: Friday 15th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-F09EE5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete cast copper-alloy Romano-British sprung Headstud brooch dating to the period AD 75-200. All components of the brooch survive except for the lower part of the pin stem. The wings are short and rectangular in shape and cross-section. There are three stepped mouldings on the face of each and the reverse is hollowed. This space is occupied by an eight-coiled spring made of circular-sectioned copper-alloy wire. One of the inner coils extends into the broken pin stem. An external chord connects the two outer coils, looping downwards passing through a forward-facing…
Created on: Tuesday 5th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-A16115
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Early Iron Age copper alloy La Tene I brooch, dating to c. 450 - 300 BC. Adams' (2013) Type 1Bb. The brooch would originally have had a four coiled spring but only one half of the coil survives. It is also missing the chord and its pin due to old breaks. The bow is rounded and arched, with a band made of two incised horizontal parallel lines below the spring mechanism, for decoration. The arch of the bow has incised and punched decoration, consisting of two vertical parallel lines (approximately 1.5mm apart) with small circles p…
Created on: Tuesday 7th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-8BD771
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy disc Brooch of Roman date (AD 200-350). The object is composed of a circular flat disc form with an integrally cast motif composed of three, concentric, raised annular circular ridges between which is infilled enamel. The central cell is empty, the inner cell retains red enamel and the outer cell retains a blue enamel. The back of the object retains two perforated, projecting lugs, the axis bar, pin and catchplate are missing. There is a small break on the outer edge of the object. Diameter: 22.50mm, Thickness: 2.06mm, Weight: 4.8g The metal is mid-green i…
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-268DB5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Trumpet-headed brooch of Roman date (AD 80-150).  Mackreth 2011, Trumpet Type 3. The head is ovate with a hollow reverse with two slightly projecting, perforated lugs, which would have housed the now missing pin mechanism. The head of the brooch is decorated with a single incised line around the upper edge. From the upper end of the head an integrally cast loop projects, which has a transverse break, giving it the form of two spurs. An oval sectioned bow projects centrally from the front of the head and expands to form an integral disc. T…
Created on: Wednesday 1st November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-79D5A8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Brooch of Roman date (AD 75-150). The object is a T shaped Colchester hinged pin derivative type. The arms are tubular and completely enclose the axis bar, the axis bar is retained, however the pin is missing. The front forms a sharp angle with the bow and has an incomplete upper projecting loop which is composed of a rectangular tab which expands slightly before terminating in a transverse break. The main portion of the bow is rectangular in plan. Within the centre of the bow are raised overlapping zig zag lines which form two triangular cells. The…
Created on: Tuesday 24th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 27th October 2023
No spatial data available.

Record ID: CORN-648AD3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of an incomplete cast copper-alloy brooch, with geometric decoration, and possibly zoomorphic, c.1st-2nd century AD. It may alternatively have composed part of a decorative attachment of a saddle/bridle. Although it is not complete, it can be likely estimated to have an elongated sub-rectangular shape. The body of the brooch is diamond-shaped with a high-relief border, with two arms extending from it. One arm is now missing, but the other is relatively intact. At the end of the surviving arm, there is a small raised dot, and in the centre of the diamond, there…
Created on: Monday 23rd October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-4267ED
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy umbonate disc brooch of Roman date, c.AD 100 - 250. Mackreth 2011, British Plate Type 6.a. The brooch is circular with one surviving side knop; most of the perimeter is missing. A deep channel runs around the surviving part of the interior, separating the rim from a domed body. The deep channel contains degraded enamel which is now bright green. The domed body has a small circle of reserve metal at the apex filled with degraded enamel which is now bright green. Surrounding the circle are two bands of inward pointing triangular recessed cells. The inner …
Created on: Monday 9th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sleaford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-424D15
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy umbonate disc brooch of Roman date, c.AD 100 - 250. Mackreth 2011, British Plate Type 6.a. The brooch is circular with an integral chain loop at the top. Three side knops are evenly spaced around the remainer of the perimeter. A deep channel runs around the interior, separating the rim from a domed body. The deep channel contains degraded enamel which is now bright green. The domed body has a small circle of reserve metal at the apex filled with degraded enamel which is now bright green. Surrounding the circle are two bands of inward pointing triangular re…
Created on: Monday 9th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sleaford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-2DC699
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy Roman British Plate brooch of the domed boss (umbonate) type dating from AD 80 to 250. It is domed on the front face and concave at the rear. The central dome is surrounded by a single groove and a narrow lip. The lip has four equidistantly spaced knops around the edge, two with rounded points and two which are rectangular projections carrying the double pin lug and catch plate respectively. Part of the pin is missing, worn away in antiquity, and the remaining piece is bent at a right angle to the hinge. The central dome  has a&…
Created on: Thursday 14th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.