Record ID: LVPL-725484
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of the cruciform type, dating to the early Anglo-Saxon period, from c. AD 500-550. The head of the brooch is mostly missing with only a small fragment and one partial wing remaining. From the centre of the lower edge of the headplate a D-sectioned arched bow extends downwards with ridged moulding at each corner. The lower bow is flat and recessed with zoomorphic projections. Each projection is pierced with a circular perforation, one of which is incomplete. Above the perforation they are decorated with moulded linear grooves and an oval groove whic…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2018
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scopwick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-2B564C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman headstud brooch (AD c. 75 - c. 200). The head of the brooch consists of two rectangular wings, decorated with two lozenges (one above the other) on each wing. The bow tapers in width tapering in an ancient break above the foot, and has a circular, ring-and-dot 'headstud' moulding at the apex of the bow. The recess between the central dot and the ring may have once held enamel. The bow of the brooch is decorated with a series of central lozenge shaped cells. The first lozenge shaped cell below the headstud holds the remains of blue enamel. There is…
Created on: Thursday 14th December 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 12th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wood Enderby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-7C93B9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
An almost complete copper alloy Colchester derivative, rearhook with fantail brooch dating to the eatrly Roman period. The wings are tubular and hollow, the spring and pin missing. The bow rises up and arches out from the wings before expanding in width towards the foot. Each side of the bow is decorated with a raised vertical rib running from the head to the foot of the object. The ridges are notched. At the rear of the object, the catchplate is almost complete and measures 12mm in length. The object has a smooth dark green patina and is slightly pitted in places.
Created on: Tuesday 12th September 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 12th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Washingborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-7C83D3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Roman date. The wings are tubular and house a spring made up of nine coils on an axis bar. The spring extends down rearwards to form the pin which is incomplete due to an ancient break. At the top of the wings is a rearward facing hook which would have secured the spring to the head of the brooch. Below the hook in the cenre of the wings facing forards is a circular stud with a hollow centre. This headstud may have been filled with enamel which is now missing. The body of the brooch is lozenged shaped in plan expanding outwards in width from t…
Created on: Tuesday 12th September 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 12th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Washingborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-29DCFA
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy late Iron Age Nauheim derivative (La Tene III) brooch dating to AD 25-100. The brooch consists of a strip of copper alloy the 'head' of which tapers in width and curves backwards forming the spring. The spring coils four times before terminating with a break. The pin which would have extended down from the spring is missing. The bow of the brooch has been bent forwards during antiquity so that the narrowed and flattened foot and catchplate are turned up towards the centre of the brooch. The object has a mid-green patina. There is no visible decoration on …
Created on: Friday 8th September 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 13th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Washingborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-5E225F
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill (Mackreth 2011, Part 3, Group 1), cf. Mackreth 2011, Part 3, 1a. Plate 54 dating to the late 1st -early 2nd century AD. The brooch is a hinged example with tubular wings with end caps. The head of the brooch rises up from the wings and tapers downwards forming the bow of the object, terminating at the foot. The upper bow is decorated with a raised central panel which runs the length of the brooch. The panel appears to be decorated with transverse ridges however this is uncertain due to wear. The end of each wing is decorated …
Created on: Tuesday 18th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thoresway', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-F95719
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy developed T-shaped brooch dating to the Roman period. The object is flat at the top of the rectangular head. It tapers downwards forming the bow and terminates with a rounded foot. The wings are semi-circular in cross-section and the end of each wing is damaged. The bow is decorated with two vertical panels containing alternating rectangular cells of alternating enamel. Blue enamel remains within five of the cells, the other cells are empty. At the rear of the object is a corroded slot for the hinged pin which is missing. The catchplate has broken away. The obje…
Created on: Thursday 13th April 2017
Last updated: Thursday 13th April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thoresway', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-F6DADF
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy trumpet brooch from the Roman period, dating to c.1st to 2nd centuries AD. The trumpet brooch has a typical oval head with a double circumferential decorative groove. At the top of the head is a sub-rectangular tab which would have expanded to form a head loop. The bow arches out from the head and tapers towards the leg where it terminates just above the missing foot with a recent break. The bow is oval in cross-section. The bow is decorated with a worn oval waist moulding. At the rear of the object is an integral cylindrical casing containing an axis bar. The cent…
Created on: Thursday 13th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 12th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thoresway', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-ABA47F
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early Anglo-Saxon copper alloy knop from a cruciform brooch. The knop is plano-convex in section, collared, and has a hole through the centre. The object has a smooth mid-green patina and can be dated to the late 5th-early 6th century. A more complete example of a cruciform brooch recorded on the database is NMS-627FA7. Dimensions: 13mm in length, 13mm in width, 7mm thick, 4.6g
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 16th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wood Enderby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-A934AD
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy umbonate brooch dating to the Roman period. The brooch is circular in plan and D-shaped in cross section with a convex front (concave to the rear). The outer edges of the plate have broken away and the hinge, pin and catchplate are missing. The brooch is decorated with two circles of triangular cells which are filled with enamel. The outer circle is filled with blue enamel while the inner circle has blue cells which alternate with red cells. Some of the cells are empty. In the centre of the object is a small circular cell filled with red enamel. The objec…
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 16th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wood Enderby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-942408
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy headstud brooch dating to the Roman period. The brooch has short wings with no visible decoration. In the centre of the wings is a large notch which would have allowed the pin to pivot. At the top of the head is a moulded ring-and-dot motif below which the bow of the brooch terminates with an ancient break. The leg of the brooch, foot, catchplate and pin are missing. The object has a mid-green patina and can be dated to the 2nd Century AD. A more complete example of a headstud brooch which can be seen on the database is LVPL-6A07C0.
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 18th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wood Enderby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-92DB61
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy Colchester derivative, hinged brooch dating to the Roman period. The brooch is a hinged example with tubular wings measuring 27mm long. Each wing is decorated 4mm from the end with a vertical notch. The head of the brooch rises up from the wings and tapers downwards forming the bow of the object. The bow terminates with a worn and rounded break which probably occurred during antiquity. At the rear of the wings is a notch where the hinged pin would have pivoted. The pin and the catch plate are missing. The object has a dark brown patina and is in fair condition. …
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 18th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wood Enderby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-29C6E4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy openwork brooch of medieval date. The frame of the brooch is lozenge shaped (or sub-square) in plan and sub-triangular in cross section. The frame is decorated on three corners with three separately cast and moulded flowers on top of (and running through the centre as a rivet) which is a large rounded bossed rivet. The fourth decoration is now missing leaving just the perforation through the frame for attachment. The perforation measures 2.5mm in diameter. On one side of the frame is a notched constriction where the pin of the brooch would have attached. …
Created on: Friday 10th March 2017
Last updated: Friday 10th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Washingborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-187CB4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy annular brooch of medieval date, c. AD 1200-1300. The object is oval in plan with eight raised collets or cells equidistantly spaced. Four of the cells retain a white material, presumably a fixative whose brightness might have reflected through stones [now lost] were these translucent. The frame is broken where there is an oval perforation which would have held the pin. The internal and external edges of the frame are 'pie crust' or 'crimped'. The rear of the object is flat and undecorated. Dimensions: 38mm in length, 32mm in width, 5mm thick, 9.5g Similar example…
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 9th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Washingborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-160B8C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy probable cruciform brooch dating to the early Anglo-Saxon period, 450-550AD. The object has a rectangular headplate with punched dot decoration around the edges, perhaps a double row down either edge. From each side and the top of the headplate a small rounded knob projects. The top knob is larger and D-shaped in cross-section, while the side knobs are smaller and flatter, and one is incomplete. On the reverse of the head are the remains of a double lug where the pin would have attached The bow arches outwards from the head. It terminates with an ancient break and th…
Created on: Thursday 10th March 2016
Last updated: Monday 26th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Washingborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-ED29AE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Late Iron Age or early Roman copper alloy white metal coated Hod-Hill brooch dating to c. AD 44-70. The head has tubular wings which are rolled upwards, divided by a small rectangular slot. The wings house the corroded remains of the iron axis bar. The pin is missing. The bow is decorated with a central panel of three vertical ridges which are each notched at intervals. Either side of this the bow has a curved recess and a raised undecorated border along the edge. This terminates in a transverse ridge below which the lower bow tapers to the foot. The lower bow …
Created on: Tuesday 8th March 2016
Last updated: Monday 18th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Washingborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-ECA83E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman enamelled copper alloy plate brooch dating to the first century AD. The brooch is crescent-shaped or pelta-shaped, and is slightly curved in profile. The terminals of the crescent are rounded. An incomplete loop is located at the top of the crescent. The brooch is decorated with three rows of enamelled cells. The outer row comprises inward pointing triangular cells containing the remains of red enamel. The central row comprises trapezoid-shaped cells containing possibly degraded blue enamel. Many of the cells are vacant and it is possible the enamel may have a…
Created on: Tuesday 8th March 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 19th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Boothby Graffoe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-872B01
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Anglo-Saxon/Early-Medieval ansate brooch. It is missing the pin. The brooch is flat, rectangular in form with flattened rectangular terminals connected by a gently curving bow of the same width. At the base of the object a rounded knop decorates each edge. The upper edge of the brooch is incomplete but this decoration may have been repeated here. The front face of the brooch is decorated with single incised grooves running down each side forming a slightly uneven border. Between the grooves are seven punched ring-and-dot motifs. On the back face of t…
Created on: Thursday 3rd March 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 8th March 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wood Enderby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-94E464
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy middle Saxon Ansate brooch of Thörle's (2001) Group X C. The object has a semi-circular-sectioned head-plate, foot-plate and bow with transverse rib either side of the apex, either end of the bow and the terminal ends. The centre of the object is decorated with three ring-and-dot motifs, one at the apex and one to either side. Three more ring-and-dot motifs decorate the object between each transverse rib. On the reverse there is an incomplete double pin-lug with transverse hole. The catch-plate lug appears to be complete. The object can be dated to c. AD 650-850. A …
Created on: Thursday 10th December 2015
Last updated: Thursday 10th December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wood Enderby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-746742
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large copper alloy dolphin brooch of Roman date, AD 75-175. The object is almost complete and would have been a sprung example. The bow is comma-shaped in profile, D-shaped in section, and tapers to a pointed foot. The wings are semi-cylindrical. The bow rises from the top of the wings sweeping in an arc towards the foot. At the top of the head is an incomplete rearward facing hook which would have kept the spring in place. The ridge flattens but continues down the length of the centre of the brooch. Each side of the head is decorated with a raised 'eye' like protrusion with a sligh…
Created on: Tuesday 9th June 2015
Last updated: Friday 12th June 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Torksey', grid reference and parish protected.