Record ID: NLM-264FCF
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy brooch. Small lead cast brooch, bearded face surrounded by zig-zag line and dots. Face of Jesus, analogous to decoration of dresshooks [and biconical spindle whorls - MF]. Central casting seam on back. Suggested date: Late Medieval to Early Post-Medieval, 1450-1550 Length: 19.2mm, Width: 22.7mm, Thickness: 2.9mm, Weight: 3.83gms
Created on: Thursday 27th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 27th July 2023
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Record ID: LON-15FE75
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval lead alloy annular brooch dating from AD 1300-1500. The brooch frame is square in plan with seven evenly spaced trefoils (only six remain) running around the outside, one at each corner and then one between except on one side where the frame is pinched to receive a pin now missing. Running around the frame is an inscription. I Y V O I [] V. The reverse is undecorated. Dimensions: length: 22.95mm; width: 21.33mm; thickness: 2.11mm; weight: 2.56g A annular brooch with similar inscription is illustrated in van Beuningen (2000:470 no.2159). Reference: Va…
Created on: Tuesday 20th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-CF47F4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete lead alloy annular brooch, dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1280-1400) The remains of the brooch frame present an incomplete circle with a triangular cross section. The frame is decorated with a flat trapezoidal plate which is decorated with incised zig-zag lines. The frame also presents a raised incomplete spur which shows a powdery white interior. Dimensions: Width at widest point: 34.97mm. Width of frame: 2.94mm. Height of trace of missing pin: 6.09mm. Weight: 3g Similar objects can be found in Egan and Pritchard (1991), dating to late AD 13th-early 1…
Created on: Wednesday 18th August 2021
Last updated: Saturday 4th September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sporle with Palgrave', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-435D62
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete medieval lead alloy brooch or badge, a disc with a casting seam, integral pin and catchplate on the reverse. On the front a five-pointed star in counter-relief with the end of each point projecting beyond the edge (almost all of one point is missing). At the centre of the star is a circle containing eight or nine pellets (the casting here is poor). The edge between each point is marked by four short radial ribs. This may have been similar to NMS507 of which no image or measurement has survived. Diameter 16.5mm. Thickness, excluding pin, 1.2mm. Mid 14th - early 16th century.
Created on: Sunday 18th July 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 18th August 2021
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Record ID: NMGW-DB52F3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead-tin alloy brooch probably of 13th to 15th century date The cast brooch is of annular type and is near-complete, missing the pin but is now slightly distorted (with a diameter of 41.6mm – 42.6mm and a weight of 16.2g). The frame is of rectangular section (2.1mm – 2.6mm thick and 10.1mm – 11.3mm wide, producing an internal diameter of 19.8mm). One face of the brooch is decorated with somewhat irregular incised decoration comprising a double-segmented grooves resembling twisted cord decoration. The double-grooves define a central rib and are arranged in conjoined…
Created on: Tuesday 12th January 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 8th June 2022
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Record ID: SUR-03D292
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy disc brooch or badge of Medieval date, 22.8mm in diameter. The face is moulded with what appears to be a hexafoil rosette design, quite crudely executed, with a ring of six petals surrounding a central circle with radial lines suggesting stamens or veins. The reverse has the remains of an integrally cast pin and catchplate.
Created on: Friday 9th October 2020
Last updated: Friday 9th October 2020
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Record ID: NLM-E79357
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy possible brooch. Cast flat ring with a central hole of diameter 15mm with a cut and bent edge suggesting knife-trimming or the removal of a central boss. A pelloidal texture appears on both flat sides, though whether this is a design, the melted relict of a design, or simply heat damage, is uncertain. This object may relate to medieval base metal trinkets, perhaps made in imitation of costume jewellery such as a brooch or annular brooch, made in more precious materials. Suggested date: Medieval, 1200-1300 Diameter: 26.9mm, Thickness: 1.6mm, Weight: 2.48gms
Created on: Wednesday 27th November 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 27th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Faldingworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-788773
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
An early-medieval to medieval lead-alloy shield brooch dating from AD 1050 - AD 1175, of Weetch type 26. The brooch is an elongated drop shape, or kite shaped. The outer face is decorated with five pellets, the centre one larger, equi-distantly spaced, forming a saltire with a pellet in the centre. The central pellet is surrounded by a ring of smaller pellets, with similar arcs round each of the other main pellets. There is a vertical band of decoration in the form of a column of pellets with a high-relief double strand either side. There is a matching horizontal band crossing through…
Created on: Monday 17th June 2019
Last updated: Saturday 28th March 2020
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Record ID: HAMP-CF365D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a medieval (1250-1350) lead-alloy annular brooch consisting of a flat, lozenge-shaped boss with raised decoration in the form of four pointed-oval petals with central longitudinal rib arranged around a central pellet. The background appears to be raised cross-hatch and the edge of the lozenge is raised. To the reverse is a raised curved rib 1.5mm in width, all that now remains of the brooch frame. The object measures 17.6mm in length, 16.3mm in width, 3.1mm in thickness (exclusive of curving rib, 2.0mm thick) and weighs 1.63g. It is not possible to calculate the origin…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd January 2019
Last updated: Friday 11th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St. Leonards and St. Ives', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-AEF84F
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy brooch. Cast oval frame of thickness 1.2mm with a series of juxtaposed lugs set in pairs and projecting from a plain border. The lugs bear pelleted detail, and at least some represent flowers. On the back, each pair - there were possibly five in a cinquefoil arrangement - has a low central rib to reinforce it, and a pair of strips of ribbons of width 2.4mm and 2.7mm may have related to fastening of the object. The centre of the brooch is empty. This might have held a stone, or may have been viewed against a coloured backing. This appears typical of cheap jewellery of the 13…
Created on: Monday 19th February 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Epworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-DADB4F
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
Late medieval lead alloy or pewter brooch, probably of 13th to 15th century date The cast brooch is near-complete, missing the pin and part of the outside of the frame (with a length of 33.8mm, a width of 30.0mm and a weight of 4.1g). The openwork brooch frame has a sub-circular central opening (16.4mm wide and 14.8mm long) around an zoomorphic openwork frame of D-shaped section (2.4mm thick). The frame depicts an unusual scene that is difficult to interpret. Both sides comprise a standing beast, probably lions or dogs with the tails looped upwards and returning at the shoulders. The…
Created on: Friday 11th August 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 5th December 2018
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Record ID: BERK-E8F169
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy brooch or badge of probable medieval date. The brooch is decorated on the upper face with a King's head, crowned with hair and beard, within a circle of beads. Surrounding the circlet is a series of roundals each with a pellet in the centre, the whole arranged in a circle. On the underside are the remains of catch and bent pin. Although no direct comparisons could be found in the available literature, the style of the king's head is similar to others of medival date. Suggested date c. AD 1200-1600.
Created on: Friday 31st March 2017
Last updated: Monday 3rd April 2017
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Record ID: SUSS-B99F94
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a lead alloy medieval annular brooch, AD. 1300-1500. The fragment is just under half the circumference of the brooch, and has a stepped flange running around the exterior. There are four projecting knops that are hollowed out, one of which is filled with a white paste, possibly an enamel. Between the two central knops is a perforation with a small ring suspended through it, this is likely all that remains of the Brooch pin. There are incised dots between the other knops on the upper surface of the brooch, six dots between each. The rear surface of the brooch is plain and…
Created on: Wednesday 28th September 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd November 2016
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Record ID: YORYM-E6792D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy or pewter annular brooch of medieval date, circa AD 1200 - 1400. The frame of the brooch is circular with a lozenge section and a narrowed recess for the pin. The internal and external edges of the brooch are engrailed. The upper portion of the frame has a twisted appearance featuring laddered recesses while the lower portion is plain. A circular sectioned pin remains around the recess and narrows from the tip to a raised circumferential collar at the loop. The metal has a dull grey patina and is worn. The brooch is 26.3mm in diameter, 3.8mm thick and weighs…
Created on: Wednesday 13th April 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 29th July 2020
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Record ID: LON-05FA00
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Medieval lead alloy annular brooch with Ave Maria inscription dating AD1200-1400. The circular frame has a constriction for the pin which is still in situ. The inscription on the front surface uses Lombardic lettering with a variety of lettering forms. Legend reads, AVE/MARIA/GRACIA/PLENA/INVL[---]. Egan and Pritchard 1991: No.1336 is a close parallel. Diameter: 29.81mm, Thickness: 2mm Ref: Egan G. and Pritchard F. 1991. Dress Accessories: Medieval finds from the Museum of London. The Stationery Office, London
Created on: Monday 9th November 2015
Last updated: Saturday 12th May 2018
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Record ID: SF-95F4DB
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy medieval annular brooch. It consists of a simple circular cross-sectioned hoop with four oval knops encircling at regular intervals, each decorated with small incised dots arranged in an irregular patter. The pin is missing. The metal is grey-brown in colour and appears to be pewter like most other parallels of this type. It survives in very fine condition. Egan and Pritchard (1991, 254, nos.1330 & 1333) illustrate two similar examples from excavations in London, one unstratified and one from a late 14th century context, suggesting a similar date for this…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd June 2015
Last updated: Monday 17th August 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hilborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-191612
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval lead/tin alloy, probably pewter annular brooch of 13th to 14th century date The cast brooch is near-complete, missing the pin but the frame is distorted and is now oval (31.0mm x 25.9mm, 2.6mm thick and weighing 2.0g). The frame is circular sectioned (1.7mm diameter) and is without a pin constriction or notch. The brooch is decorated with three triangular, or shield-shaped devices (7.3mm - 7.5mm long, 5.5mm wide and1.5mm thick) equidistantly placed and positioned on the top of the hoop. Each of the shield-devices is decorated with four horizontal ribs but is unlikely to be …
Created on: Wednesday 17th June 2015
Last updated: Thursday 22nd October 2020
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Record ID: NMGW-AEC0F7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval annular brooch of pewter or lead-tin alloy and of 13th or 14th century date The brooch is near-complete, missing the lower part of the pin but is heavily-corroded (with a weight of 3.4g). The annular frame is sub-circular (with an external diameter of 24.8mm - 25.9mm, an internal diameter of 18.5 - 19.0mmmm) and is circular sectioned 2.4mm diameter). The encrusted corrosion has masked much of the decoration but a cast twisted, 'cable' motif is evident over one half of the frame and probably only on one face. No decoration is evident on the other face. There is a constriction …
Created on: Friday 12th June 2015
Last updated: Friday 12th June 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'off uplands', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-AC4E22
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval annular brooch of pewter or lead-tin alloy and of 14th century date The brooch is near-complete, missing the tip of the pin but is heavily-corroded (with a weight of 7.9g). The annular frame is circular (with an external diameter of 29.9mm - 30.2mm, an internal diameter of 18.5mm) and is rectangular sectioned (3.1mm - 3.8mm thick). The encrusted corrosion has masked the decoration although an outside border is evident, inside of which are repeating semi-circular or D-shaped arcs on one face. No decoration is evident on the reverse face. There is a constriction for the pin on…
Created on: Friday 12th June 2015
Last updated: Friday 12th June 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'off uplands', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-4014DB
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a lead-alloy open-frame brooch, dating from the Medieval period. The piece takes the form of a lozenge-shaped panel with moulded decoration on its upper surface and a curved segment of the brooch frame extending across its otherwise flat underside. The decoration consists of four moulded hemispheres, with a lozenge at the centre of the panel and a segmented border around the perimeter. Length: 17.4mm; width: 17.6mm; thickness: 3.9mm. Weight: 2.45g. Several lead-alloy open-frame brooches with lozenge-shaped panels were found at Meols, Merseyside (Egan, in Griffit…
Created on: Tuesday 7th April 2015
Last updated: Friday 10th April 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chrishall', grid reference and parish protected.