Record ID: SF-3E99D3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy long brooch of Early-Medieval date, possibly an incomplete cruciform brooch. It is missing most of the foot and the pin due to old breaks. The headplate is rectangular in form with a raised central panel that is trapezoidal in form, tapering towards the top of the head. The rectangular wings to either side have decoration at their outer edges formed from three vertical grooves. At the top of the head is an integrally cast and projecting conical knop that is half round in form and decorated on its front face with multiple transverse grooves running its f…
Created on: Friday 3rd May 2013
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aldwincle', grid reference and parish protected.