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Record ID: KENT2669
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Central part of an Anglo-Saxon composite or plated disc brooch. Outer and internal divisions, made of gold. Internal garnet inlays. TAR 2000, no. 86 says 'red-coloured glass or garnet'.
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2001
Last updated: Monday 4th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'KENT FOLKESTONE', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PAS-D41548
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
Gold setting from the centre of a plated disc brooch or composite brooch. The setting, which is heavily worn and damaged, consists of a crumpled set of cell walls, within a circular frame. The frame is encircled by a collar made up of two strands of beaded filigree wire flanking a flattened Z-twisted beaded filigree rope. The central field, now empty of its settings, contains the remains of a single cruciform cell with short dividing walls radiating from it to the circular retaining wall. Discussion: Although the setting is badly damaged, the elements of its design can be reconst…
Created on: Thursday 10th July 2003
Last updated: Tuesday 25th January 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bidford on Avon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PAS-D5D967
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Gold disc, originally flat, and with an empty rectangular collared setting at its centre, surrounded by four small subsidiary collared settings, each of which contains a round semi-opaque greyish glass cabochon, perhaps intended to imitate pearls. Each collared setting is encircled with beaded wire, as is the outer edge of the disc. From the corners of the central setting, four radiating strips of flattened beaded wire, set edge-on, divide the disc into four segments; within each segment, the glass cabochons are flanked by stylized foliate plant sprays executed in the same edge-on bea…
Created on: Thursday 10th July 2003
Last updated: Thursday 30th April 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Holberrow Green', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-73CD11
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Incomplete Borre-style composite openwork gold lozengiform brooch of the late Anglo-Saxon period, now in four joining pieces, with some distortion and damage to the broken edges and one terminal missing. The front-plate is convex with a sheet back-plate producing a hollow brooch, with slightly concave sides, each corner rounded, with originally four small, circular holes arranged in a central square. Across one terminal on the reverse is an incomplete rectangular gold strip originally folded in the centre and now broken flush with the reverse of the brooch, probably origi…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2013
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Attleborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-04A5EB
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Fragment of an applied gold disc from the centre of an early medieval composite disc brooch. The fragment is part of the curved edge of the disc. Around the outer edge is a border of fine gold beaded wire. The flat part of the disc is decorated with tiny annulets of gold beaded wire and the remains of three settings. One is circular with a collar made from gold strip, now flattened, within a border of gold beaded wire. The setting is now empty and the centre is pierced. The second is much damaged and consequently of indeterminate original shape, now appearing sub-trapezoi…
Created on: Friday 29th August 2014
Last updated: Thursday 18th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stanstead Abbots', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-3E31B4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Published
The mount comprises a gold baseplate, slightly crumpled, cut to a curved tapering form with a straight wide end, to fit the recessed cell of a (now missing) gilt bronze or silver penannular or pseudo-penannular brooch. The outer face of the baseplate is decorated with a spherical blue glass bead set in a gold collar, and a pattern of S- and Z-scrolls delineated by beaded wire (filigree) and other motifs (C-scrolls with central scrolled stems) within a plain beaded wire border. To one side of the bead is a now empty rectangular collet. The overall length of the base-plate is 22.5mm;…
Created on: Thursday 22nd September 2016
Last updated: Monday 4th September 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-77185F
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete gold strip brooch dating to the Middle Anglo-Saxon period. The brooch comprises a flat, elongated lozengiform plate, slightly asymmetrical in shape, tapering towards wire-like terminals which have been hammered into a square section. One terminal forms a closed loop and the other an open hook, representing the remains of a pin mechanism. The front of the plate is decorated with a border of triangular notches, irregularly spaced and sized. Some heavy scratches are present. The back of the brooch is undecorated. This brooch can be categorised as Weetch's (2013) Type 31.…
Created on: Tuesday 24th January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 15th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Langton Long', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BM-4AFCEA
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
The brooch is a gold version of a fibula or ‘safety pin’ type brooch commonly known as a Birdlip Type Brooch or Beaked Bow Brooch. The brooch is bent and buckled, probably in recent times by agricultural machinery.  The spring and pin are missing. The brooch was originally made in at least three pieces: the body of the brooch; the spring and pin; and a small roughly triangular plate across the rear of the catch plate.   The spring was probably fixed to body of the bow with resin or glue.  Traces of a black residue are present where the spring was attac…
Created on: Wednesday 18th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 8th March 2023
No spatial data available.

Record ID: BM-3BEA83
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
Near complete Late Iron Age silver La Tene III bow brooch of 1st Century BC date. The brooch is missing the pin, but otherwise is in good condition. The spring stems from the rear of the head in a right angle and coils twice before the chord is anchored beneath the spring. The spring is broken as it rises, probably to coil for another turn before the pin. The head of the bow is unusual, consisting of a domed semi-circular plate with raised ribs at the base, which continue along the sides of the bow to the foot. The bow is sub-rectangular in profile and is decorated with a central rib, …
Created on: Tuesday 17th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 8th March 2023
No spatial data available.

Record ID: KENT-984E65
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A miniature medieval brooch, roughly oval in shape, and terminating in two joined hands. The brooch has two facets which carry an enigmatic inscription, punctuated by flowers and colons. Reading clockwise from the pin, the letters are On the inner band N V I V N: I I M I N I On the outer band: V I I I T I: I: I - I I V L V I (?)I The meaning of this is unclear, but may have magical or amuletic significance. The two hands may once have held a pearl, which is customary for brooches of this type. The brooch is gold, and dates from the thirteenth century.
Created on: Wednesday 8th August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 14th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Boxley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-8192F7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Small gilded silver annular brooch, pentagonal with a raised circular boss at the centre of four of the sides, and the D-sectioned loop of the pin at the centre of the fifth side. The remainder of the pin is broken off. The circular bosses are decorated with raised pellets - one with 4, one with 3, and two with an uncertain number. The frame is D-sectioned. The reverse is plain and flat.
Created on: Monday 10th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tupholme', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-FCC801
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Medieval gold annular brooch (1200-1400). Treasure case no. 2010 T330. The frame is circular in plan, oval (almost circular) in cross-section and has a constriction for the pin. The loop of the pin fully encloses the constriction. Between the loop and the shaft there is a collar decorated on its upper and lower surfaces with several randomly situated 'C'-shaped stamp marks. The shaft tapers from the collar towards the expanded tip which is undercut to rest neatly on the frame. This brooch is particularly small and is slightly worn. Diameter: 13.9mm; thickness: 2.0mm; weight…
Created on: Friday 28th May 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 29th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Godshill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NCL-2349E4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A miniature medieval brooch, formed of a wire ring with a recess for the pin articulation. The pin is intact, though slightly bent, and tapers towards its pointed end. The attachment loop is ribbed with four grooves and it has a collar decorated with three rows of circular punches. The brooch is gold, and dates from the thirteenth or early fourteenth 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. J P Robinson
Created on: Friday 11th June 2010
Last updated: Thursday 16th September 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aldbrough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-C63901
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Case 2011-T396: Specialist Report Sanbach Area, Cheshire: Gold Brooch Date: Medieval (1300-1500) Finder: Mr XXXXXXX Date of discovery: 11th June 2011 Circumstances of discovery: While searching with a metal detector Description: A gold 'annular' style brooch. In plan the brooch is an irregular oval (being heart shaped), in cross section the hoop of the brooch varies from circular to lentoid (a flattened oval). The outer frame is deliberately heart shaped with a recessed narrowed bar to which a gold pin (present) is attached. The hinge is flush with the frame and easily…
Created on: Thursday 30th June 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 16th July 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sandbach', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-491897
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
Report for H M Coroner Treasure Number: 2011 T523 Find Spot: Brandon & Bretford, Warwickshire PAS Database number: WAW-491897 Period: Medieval; 14th Century Date of Discovery: 30/8/11 Circumstances of discovery: whilst metals detecting Description: Gold annular brooch. The brooch consists of two bands and a pin. The bands have been made using sheet metal with rectangular cross sections, then looped and soldered. One band is smaller and inside the other. The inner surface of the larger band is flat and the outer surface has additional sheet metal soldered on around it with bead effect …
Created on: Monday 5th September 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brandon and Bretford CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-4A2243
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure item: 2011 T606; item subsequently disclaimed and returned to finder. Specialist report: A medieval gold brooch of quatrefoil shape ornamented with four settings for stones. Three of the stones survive and appear green in colour (probably glass). Each collett is supported by a collar of stamped decoration. The frame of the brooch has been bent slightly out of shape. The brooch is gold, and dates from the fourteenth century. Dimensions: length 17 mm, width 11.95 mm; length of pin 14mm; weight: 0.8 grams.
Created on: Thursday 29th September 2011
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Heathfield and Waldron', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-B28186
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold hexagonal brooch dating to the thirteenth century (Treasure reference number 2011 T623). The frame is hexagonal in plan and triangular in cross-section. The base is undecorated but the interior face is decorated with beading. The exterior face is bears an inscription reading +IO SVI CI EN LIV DAMI, meaning 'I am here in the place of a friend (I love)'. A similar inscription is seen on a gold annular brooch now in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (Accession number M.49-1975). The information given on the brooch by the V&A states that these types of 'brooches were given a…
Created on: Tuesday 4th October 2011
Last updated: Friday 10th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Barnetby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-140512
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A miniature medieval brooch, circular in form, with a flat back and rounded front. The front is decorated with punches simulating granulation separated by incised criss-crosses. The pin is intact, its loop bent around a bar which holds it in place. The pin tapers to a point and has a collar of punched decoration resembling that on the surface of the frame. The whole effect is very decorative. The brooch is gold and dates from the thirteenth century.
Created on: Saturday 28th November 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 11th December 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Hertfordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC1175
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Published
A very finely worked gold brooch of hollow construction, the brooch takes the form of a six-petalled flower. The obverse is engraved with a black letter inscription which reads 'EN BONE TEMPS' ('in good time'). The inscription is punctuated with foliate scrolls and would originally have contained enamel which is now lost. The reverse has a smaller six-petalled flower which is defined by areas of cross-hatching. The pin of the brooch survives in part but is broken at just over half its length. The pin is integrated into the design of the brooch, being cross-hatched or left plain wher…
Created on: Tuesday 17th April 2001
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: BUC-B93E93
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
A gold miniature annular brooch, with a slightly convex section, its flat side having an inscription. The frame of the brooch has a notch to stop the pin slipping. The pin has a decorative, rope pattern collar, just before it meets the frame. It is believed that the inscription is a love token and may translate '[to a] loyal friend'.
Created on: Monday 15th January 2007
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Crawley area', grid reference and parish protected.