Record ID: SWYOR-9B3CD7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver onion-shaped finial from the end of one arm of a Roman crossbow type brooch. There is a double disc moulding at the proximal end and a central perforation for assembly. late 3rd or 4th century AD. In age and precious metal content the object qualifies as Treasure under the terms of the 1996 Treasure Act. Ralph Jackson Dept. of Prehistory & Europe British Museum 11th August 2009
Created on: Thursday 1st May 2008
Last updated: Saturday 9th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Torksey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM286
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Dolphin type brooch, highly ornate and with violin shaped flaring sides. No parallel.
Created on: Thursday 20th August 1998
Last updated: Monday 4th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WEST LINDSEY', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL2067
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A broken silver-mount in the form of an eagle, with hollow body and solid head. There are reamins of black (niello) inlay on the body and head and traces of mercury gilding on the head and neck. The brid's tail and most of one outspread wing are broken away. X-ray flourescence analysis conducted by the British Museum's Scientific Research section indicated a surface composition of 90 per cent.
Created on: Wednesday 19th June 2002
Last updated: Friday 24th April 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-5B8685
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure reference number 2013 T5: Fragment of a Roman silver trumpet brooch, dating circa 75-150 AD. All that survives is the central section of the bow which features the acanthus moulding. The head and upper bow have broken off, therefore exposing the hollow section of the upper bow. The break is jagged and irregular, and is patinated the same colour as the rest of the brooch. Two bands decorate the circumference of the bow just prior to the break. The acanthus moulding is formed from a lozenge shaped section, with three 'leaves' flaring outward and down either side of a ridg…
Created on: Thursday 3rd January 2013
Last updated: Friday 31st July 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Coleby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-70A4F5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a copper alloy possible Roman knotenfibel brooch, possibly consisting of a fragment of the bow and openwork catchplate. Overall, the fragment measures 23.4mm long, 9.1mm wide and 2.5mm thick. It weighs 1.3g. The fragment consists of a cylindrical rod which divides in two, one part continuing as a rod on the same axis as the main rod and the other part becoming flat and curving away. The fragment's surface is damaged revealing its core that appears to have a high tin content. It was submitted for consideration as Treasure, but has been declared as not Treasure.
Created on: Monday 15th September 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 4th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Spilsby Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-E25D76
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A late Roman to early medieval silver penannular brooch, with internal diameter approximately 22mm, which has broken into two fragments at a point half way around the frame. The circular frame is 1.7mm wide and 1.0mm thick with a plano-convex or D-shaped cross sectional profile. The front is decorated with transverse incised line or cable-style decoration all the way around whilst the reverse is flat and undecorated. Both ends of the frame have bent-back zoomorphic terminals in the form of stylised horses' heads, measuring 4.8mm by 2.2mm, which have finely worked ears, eyes and snouts…
Created on: Monday 10th December 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd October 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BM-BAC2ED
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Fragment of Roman silver trumpet brooch, of Collingwood’s group R (ii). The top of the head consists of a thick oval hoop decorated with incised lines, sat on top of a thick decorative rectangular plate, with further decoration of lateral ribs. The whole scheme is unusually finely detailed. The bow has a fully developed acanthus flower extending all the way around the bow with a total of 8 ‘leaves’, set between two lateral ribs. The rest of the brooch is missing, with a break below the ancanthus flower on the bow. The pin is also missing. The brooch has been heavily cle…
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Ormsby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-34A5D7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver annular brooch. The frame is curved upwards and inwards, and has a flattened upper and lower rim. There is a hole in the side of the frame though which the pin is secured. The pin has a worn stamp mark on it comprising two letters, perhaps 'D' and an 'H' or 'A'.
Created on: Wednesday 1st April 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 1st December 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sleaford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-2FDD92
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A small fragment of a silver gilt annular brooch probably dating to the 16th century. Treasure reference number 2011 T644. The frame of the brooch is flat and the reverse is undecorated. The front face is decorated with twisted, filigree wire that is formed into circles or annulets along the length of the frame, each annulet having a pellet within it. The outer and inner edges of the frame are also decorated with the same filigree wire in a continuous line. The whole object is heavily gilded. The frame is broken at each end and, at one end, this break is across a circular hole. This…
Created on: Monday 10th October 2011
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skidbrooke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-32D282
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver gilt annular brooch fragment or cap badge (perhaps), dating from the 13th - 16th century. It has a flat face in the form of a flower head with six petals or leaves (creating at star like pattern), one of which has broken off. These are defined by raised lines with a pellet at each end. The front has been gilded. There is a scar on the reverse from a soldered recurving hook which is now missing. Compare ESS-286B04 (2007 T7) and NCL-0AEDA2 and one from Norton-on-Derwent, North Yorkshire (TAR 2004, ref. 257, p. 288; 2004 T191) Length: 9.6mm; Width: 8.7mm; Thickn…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 8th July 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-0BCDB6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Case 2023 T213 A post-medieval silver annular brooch dating to c.1600-1700. The brooch is now in three pieces. The pin shaft is missing. It consists of a circular convex frame with rounded exterior surfaces set at an oblique angle. The reverse is concave. There is a pin constriction flanked by collars with 4 incised vertical lines on one side and 3 on the other. The pin is represented by a silver C-shaped loop. On the inside of the frame, near the constriction, is a maker's mark 'M'. Measurements Diameter: 24.04 mm; Thickness: 0.84…
Created on: Thursday 2nd March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Roxholm', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PAS-DEF4B2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
18th-20th century curved decorative fragment possibly from a brooch.A curved, decorative fragment, confirmed as not Roman by a Romano-British specialist; its exact function unclear, but possibly part of a brooch. Though Renaissance in ornament-style, it appears to be a modern cast, and thus dateable post-1706. As such, this object does not qualify as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd April 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Caistor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-00B2B0
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval silver annular brooch, formed of a decorated hoop, two flowers arranged symmetrically with the pin at the centre, and a constriction to hold the pin. There is some evidence of gilding still present and the hoop is also delicately engraved. Date: 13th - early 14th century
Created on: Wednesday 13th June 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd August 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Normanby le Wold', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-BF3250
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
The object is a silver penny of the Short Cross coinage which has been converted into a brooch. The coin was originally a silver penny of Short Cross class 5bi, issued in 1205 under King John. The moneyer was Pieres operating at Durham: the reverse inscription +PIERES.ON.DVR is virtually complete. The coin would have been produced to the established standard of the English medieval coinage, over 90% fine silver. The penny has been substantially altered and it could no longer be a functioning coin. The central section with the main design (king's head on the front, short double cross…
Created on: Wednesday 18th February 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd August 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yarburgh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-33F681
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A small silver Medieval annular brooch dating from the 13th Century, slightly oval in plan with seven raised collets set along the frame. The collets are now empty. The sections of frame between the collets are each decorated with four punched circles. The frame has a restriction for the pin, which is intact.
Created on: Wednesday 1st April 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd August 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pinchbeck', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-349D34
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gilded silver annular brooch with pin intact. The frame has a narrowed section to secure the pin in place. One side of the brooch is inscribed +AMOR VINCIT OMNIA MVN+. The other side is decorated with an incised zigzagged line with a dot in each angle.
Created on: Wednesday 1st April 2009
Last updated: Thursday 22nd October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sleaford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-34B1D4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure reference number: 2008 T595. Half of a silver gilt annular brooch. The frame has a restriction for the pin and is broken at this point. One side of the frame is decorated with a hatched background against which are the letters [IESU N]AZARE. The letters probably formed part of the popular inscription 'Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudeorum' ('Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews). The reverse is undecorated.
Created on: Wednesday 1st April 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lenton, Keisby & Osgodby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NCL-868F42
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A cast silver annular brooch of the 14th century. The brooch is lozenge-shaped in plan with six floral bosses, four place on the centre of each arm of the frame and two on the corners. The two remaining corners have a collar to either side of the corner to act as a guide for the pin hinge and an undecorated boss with a rectangular slot to function as a pin rest. The underside of the brooch is flat and undecorated. The pin is missing.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd March 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Revesby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NCL-237AD0
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A miniature Medieval brooch, circular in shape, the reverse flat, but the front engraved with the design to give greater dimensionality. This consists of grooves, alternating with small, circular punches, to create the effect of twisted wire. The pin is intact and is held within a recess in the frame. The brooch is silver gilt and dates from the thirteenth century. Consequently, in terms of age and as the object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.
Created on: Friday 11th June 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 26th October 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Claxby with Moorby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-778242
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver medieval annular brooch, late 13th/14th century. The frame is circular in plan, rectangular in cross-section and has a constriction for the now missing pin. The frame bears an inscription which starts to the right of the pin constriction and reads * CIL A MON VIE RI A LEAL with no stop marks. The brooch appears to have been gilded. There are at least two brooches on the PAS database with closely similar inscriptions, SWYOR-7F4A5E (reading *CIL A RON VIE: RIA LEAL M) and YORYM-F499A2 (reading *CIL:A MON VI:RIA:LEM-ME). It is difficult to explain what this inscription might …
Created on: Tuesday 15th June 2010
Last updated: Thursday 11th August 2016
Spatial data recorded.