Record ID: WILT-F5CEE9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of an unusual lead brooch, potentially dating to the medieval period AD 1100- AD 1500. The fragment of the brooch is the head, it is flat in cross section and circular in shape. On the anterior surface, there are two projections. The first is central and surrounded by a raised border. The second it located slightly off centre outside of the raised border. Further decoration is next to this lower projection, and it consists of a vertical line of four pellets and next to this another border which lies parallel to the pellets. Just before the break point, the decoration fi…
Created on: Wednesday 18th January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-6570FE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete circular, medieval copper alloy annular brooch, dating to the period AD 1270-1400. This brooch measures 31.00mm in diameter, with a thickness of 1.64mm, and weighs 2.51g. Only half of the brooch remains, all other componenets of the brooch are missing. The superior surface of the brooch is decorated with very fine lines, forming a punched cresent design. There is a thin groove surrounding the outside of the design, creating a border. The edges are smooth, the narrowed bar for the pin is visible on one of the breaks. The anterior surface of the brooch is flat and undecora…
Created on: Thursday 6th October 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'The Deverills', grid reference and parish protected.