Record ID: KENT-156313
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy disc, in the form of an early medieval button brooch. The object has no rim, and two ill-formed projections on the back correspond to a pin-lug and catch-plate. Possibly a model used in the production of a mould for a copper alloy button brooch.
Created on: Thursday 13th December 2007
Last updated: Friday 13th December 2019
No spatial data available.

Record ID: KENT-651D7A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead brooch of early medieval date (c.1000). Description: The brooch is circular in plan with a flat reverse. It is decorated with a central conical boss and six equidistant similarly-shaped smaller bosses surrounding. The remains of the pin attachment mechanism can be seen on the reverse. A small part of the edge of the brooch has broken off but remains with the brooch.  Measurements: diameter: 27.2mm; weight: 11.3g Discussion: This brooch fits a group of 9th century lead-alloy brooches classified by Weetch (2013, p.122) as type 24 (bossed disc brooches)&nbs…
Created on: Tuesday 30th November 2021
Last updated: Friday 22nd July 2022
Spatial data recorded.