Record ID: YORYM-A8BA65
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete Roman Trumpet brooch dating to 75 - 175 AD. The brooch is almost complete but the foot, catchplate and pin are missing.  The tubular mechanism is formed from a double tube, with the gap in the centre. The axis bar is threaded through these and would have held the pin in place. The trumpet head is oval and undecorated. The head then extends into the upper bow. There is a full acanthus moulding in the centre of the bow which is rather crude. It projects further at the front than at the back. There is a double collar above the moulding and another set below. The lo…
Created on: Friday 12th March 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Askham Richard', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-E9E1E1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy circular plate brooch, with decorated enamelled surfaces. This brooch is circular and flat. It has been decorated with a wheel like design with six spokes and a central pellet. The enamelled surfaces infill the cells. The brooch is heavily worn and corroded. The reverse is so badly corroded it is difficult to see any features. This type of brooch dates from the 2nd century AD. This brooch is similar to examples in Hattatt, 2000, p350.
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bishopthorpe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-32A614
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a medieval silver annular brooch. The plain hoop is decorated with two remaining flat plates in the shape of octofoils, which are soldered onto the front of the brooch. The plates are silver-gilt. The brooch dates to the 13th or 14th century.
Created on: Wednesday 13th February 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 29th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dunnington', grid reference and parish protected.