Record ID: BERK-7C317B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete and worn cast copper alloy annular brooch of Adams Type 2Bb2 dating from the Middle to Late Iron Age, constructed in the La Tene III style (c. 300 BC - AD 100). On the front face the circular frame is made of six moulded decorative hemispherical lobes or domes cojoined to form the annular frame. Each lobe has a hollow reverse. except for the two that carry the remains of a perforated double lug for the pin and, diametrically opposite, the remains of the catchplate. The pin is now missing and the brooch is quite worn. This is an unusual and rare style of brooch, however a…
Created on: Wednesday 7th December 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 10th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-2A91CA
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold medieval seal matrix of 13th century date and in exceptional condition. The seal matrix is oval in plan with an applied gold spine and suspension loop on the reverse. In the centre of the front of the matrix is an oval dark green jasper intaglio, intricately engraved to depict a female in profile. The female wears a long veil about her head with either hair, or possibly pearls, visible above the forehead. The matrix has a personal legend in Latin around the outer edge beginning with a six-pointed star and reads '*SIGILVM : SECRETI : hEN :', translated as the …
Created on: Thursday 17th December 2015
Last updated: Monday 9th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Epwell CP', grid reference and parish protected.