Record ID: NARC-B08E6D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Annular Buckle of Medieval date (AD 1200-1400). The object is composed of a single loop frame with a recurved tapering pin which is decorated with three transverse grooves below the loop. The recurved loop of the pin moves freely around the frame. The pin is decorated with a rectangular moulded collar below the loop. Frame: Diameter: 30.97mm, Width: 3.72, Thickness: 2.38mm Pin: Length: 35.56mm, Width: 4.08mm, Thickness: 5.53mm Weight: 8.1g The metal is mid-green in colour with a slightly pitted patina. The metal is dark green in colour with a smooth pa…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-B07525
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Brooch of Roman date (AD 50-80). The object is a Colchester Derivative (dolphin) brooch with a hinge mechanism. The object is composed of tubular wings with perforations at each end to accommodate the axis bar. At the centre of the back of the wings is a rectangular notch from which the partially retained pin projects. The head is hump-like in profile. The wings decorated with two incised bands at the outer ends. The head of the bow is decorated with two longitudinal grooves. The bow terminates in an old, abraded transverse break. The metal i…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: NLM-AFD5D1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy brooch. A large cast hinged Colchester derivative brooch, Mackreth ref. CD H 1.c. A tubular case is plain behind but heavily moulded on the front with three billeted bands standing proud on either wing [termed bead and reel by Mackreth] retaining an axis bar for a hinged pin [all but stub lost]. The wings are clasped by a humped D-section tapered bow with a central moulded longitudinal ridge and five pairs of moulded and billeted strands on either side of it, ascending diagonally. The broad stub of a catch plate with a single circular hole appears behind the foot. Sug…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scotton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-AE2229
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy brooch fragment. Cast concavo-convex mid-bow moulding from a cruciform brooch, bubbled and pitted by intense heat, possibly with ridges or stops at one end. Possibly joining with no. 11 above, which it was presented with, but more heavily damaged and so possibly from a different brooch which has suffered a similar fate. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 410-600 Length: 31.9mm, Width: 17.3mm, Thickness: 7mm, Weight: 11.34gms
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scotter', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-ADFCFA
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy brooch fragment. The lower part of a cruciform brooch, from below the mid-bow, which is evidenced by the turned-up end of this fragment.  Below this, incised paired lines limit a plain field with a triple moulded collar below it. This in turn gives way to a possibly human mask with brows and a basal pair of slightly expanded nostrils. It is possible that human and equine masks were combined at this terminal. The stub of an integrally cast catch plate remains behind the upper part of the fragment. The back of the object is slightly concave below the catch plate. The su…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scotter', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-ADDDFF
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy disc brooch. Cast circular flat plate with a broad central ring and dot of diameter 10.4mm surrounded by indistinct concentric grooves and ribs with an outer textured border; comparable though not identical to NLM-ACDBC8. Paired lugs for a pin [lost] and an opposed stub from a catch plate appear on the back which is otherwise plain. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 500-600 Diameter: 24.1mm, Thickness (clear of pin gear): 1.7mm, Weight: 4.41gms
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scotter', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-ADB04A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Roman Colchester Derivative Rearhook brooch dating 50-200 AD. The C-shaped wings appear to have a moulded pattern of vertical ribs running along the upper long edge. Each wing is decorated with two circular knops with verticle ribs attached via copper-alloy rivets that are clearly visibile on the rear of the wings. There is damage to the short edge of the right wing. A rearhook projects from the centre of the brooch head. The bow is damaged at the lower edge and the foot is missing. There is a horizontal …
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-AD1A5A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy brooch (Harlow) of Roman date (AD 50-80). Description: The brooch has a half-cylindrical head with double-pierced lug in which the external cord of the spring and axis bar are held, now missing.  The wings are decorated with grooved ridges at the ends and beside the bow. The top lug is rounded and the crest emerges at a low angle from this, flattening  as it travels down the length of the bow. Two further crests flank this, merging with the centrl one, and two further ridges travel down the edges of the bow. The b…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-AD005E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy annular brooch of medieval date (c.1200-1400). Description: The brooch is circular in plan, with six shallow collets arranged equidistantly around the frame. The pin is missing, but the indent where it would have been restricted is present. Three of the collets retain a white adhesive. The space in between the collets is decorated with with four shallow dimples.The brooch has a smooth surface on the reverse, and has a grey-green patina. Measurements:  Diameter; 20.4mm, Thickness; 2.99m, Weight; 1.38g  Discu…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: NLM-ACDBC8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy disc brooch. Cast circular flat plate with an off-centre large ring and dot of diameter 1.8mm with a border of fifteen smaller [diameter 2.5mm] ring and dot at its outer edge. The triangular stub of either a catch plate or pin seat appears on the back. This sort of brooch is infrequently reported in our area, though a Roman version was recently reported from Low Burnham in the Isle of Axholme. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 500-600 Diameter: 25.1mm, Thickness (clear of pin gear): 2.2mm, Weight: 5.54gms
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scotter', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-ACCE62
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy brooch (Harlow) of Roman date (AD 50-80). Description: The brooch has a half-cylindrical head with double-pierced lug in which the external cord of the spring and axis bar are held. The axis bar has broken in half and has come out of the lug, although it is still intact inside the spring. The spring is complete coiling around the axis bar four times on the right before passing over the head, through the lug, coiling around the left hand side of the axis bar three times and extending into the now missing pin. The wings …
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-ABE3DA
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete early medieval (Anglo Saxon) gilded copper-alloy disc-brooch with cloisonné enamel inlay dating to c.AD 900-1100. The circular brooch is formed of several component parts, those visible with the brooch in its relatively complete state being a disc shaped cloisonné insert, a disc-shaped base plate, and a separate gilded strip around the circumference of the plate to create a decorative flange or collar. Traces of gilding can also be seen in places on the reverse of the base plate. The cloisonné insert has a number of cells or cloisons filled wit…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: LANCUM-AB512C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An enamelled copper alloy plate brooch. It is circular, a raised border on the outer circumference and approximately halfway along the diameter forms a section, inside which cells for enamel are formed by alternate high and low sections. On the raised parts there are traces of a blue enamel. The central section of the brooch would have been divided into six triangular sections, like wheel spokes, which would have also have been enamelled. Three of these remain. In the centre is a raised boss which would have been a prominent feature, but is now missing. The reverse is fl…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Aldborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-AAF9B8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy brooch fragment. Dragonesque brooch, Mackreth type DRAG 3b. A comma shaped casting tapered to either end with two rows of triangular enamel-filled cells of a dull red and a [now] pale green tint, alternating tints being accompanied by alternating orientation of the triangles. Suggested date: Early Roman, 100-150 – which is based as much on the assumption of a 2nd-century date for polychrome enamel as on the detail of decoration, which is not precisely paralleled by Mackreth (2011). Length: 35.2mm, Width: 15.6mm, Thickness: 5.7mm, Weight: 10.06gms
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scawby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-A9C5E7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy annular brooch. Cast plano-convex or angular D-section band with a constriction serving as seat for a separate pin [lost], and with six drilled conical pits of diameter 2.1mm distributed symmetrically round the inward-sloping surface of a billeted and possibly cross-cut band. The pits have presumably lost small stones or insets of another material. The surface bears an appealing patina. Suggested date: Medieval, 1200-1350 Diameter: 18.8mm, Band Width: 4.1mm, Band Thickness: 3.1mm, Weight: 2.43gms
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-A8E14A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily corroded fragment of a Roman copper-alloy Wroxeter type, bow brooch dating to c.AD 75-175. Comprising of just the sub-oval head-plate and the top of the bow. The head-plate has possible linear decoration on the face, a break at the top and on the reverse a raised transverse ridge across the base. The curved bow has a D-shaped cross-section, being flat on the reverse, with two longitudinal grooves on the face down to a break. The reverse has some oxidised remains of the pin and several coils of the spring assembly in a C-shaped recess between the plate and bow. The …
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-9B29F4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy small-long brooch of Early-Medieval date, c.AD 450 – 550. Only a small portion of the arched bow and the foot remain which is sub-rectangular with D-shaped section and flared terminal. Both ends are broken and worn. The upper surface of the object is worn though traces of decoration can be determined. Double banded transverse grooves are present at the mid-point of the foot with a raised swelling where it begins to expand into the terminal. The remains of an integral catchplate project from the reverse of the foot. The brooch has a mid-green patina…
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: OXON-9AB133
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman Colchester derivative, Polden Hill brooch of Mackreth  (2011) CD PH type 5.a4, dating to AD 50-360. The foot, catchplate and pin are missing from the brooch. The wings survive to a width of 22.8mm and are semi-cylindrical with two oval perforated wing caps with an open back. The wings caps taper inwards towards the back of the brooch. The front faces of the wings are almost flat. They are both decorated with two incised vertical lines, one at each wing's end, the other half way between this and the bow. The front of the win…
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stratton Audley CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-98C563
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman brooch 'Hod Hill' Type, dating to AD 43-100. The brooch has five transverse ribs, two above the bow, one central rib and two below, the foot expands slightly. The catch plate is solid and the pin is broken and missing. Similar brooches are illustrated in Hattatt (2000:322) Dimensions: length: 38.94mm; width: 13.35mm; thickness: 2.25mm; weight: 2.31g References: Hattatt, R., 2000 A Visual Catalogue of Richard Hattatt's Ancient Brooches Oxford : Oxbow Books.
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-9766B2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Brooch of Roman date (AD 130-360). The object is a Colchester derivative, Polden Hill type, of Mackreth 2011, Chapter 3, Part 3. Group 4i. The object is composed of semi-cylindrical wings, the right hand of which is missing due to an old break, with outer raised collared ends with a short spur which would have formed a rear-hook at the top of the head. The spring, pin and axis bar are missing. The bowhead is hump-like in profile and is decorated with a raised central rib, with repeating short transverse lines over, flanked by raised lines. The …
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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