Context (Analysis)
Brooch has been drilled on reverse of bow for metal analysis. The date and results of analysis are unknown.
Event Date
Author: Annie Tomkins

Description (Physical description)
Cruciform. Knobs cast in 1 with plate, which is panelled and has indents on upper and lower edge of head plate. Foot is simple horse head; Horses Head
Event Date
Author: maa

Context (Field collection)
Excavated from graves 173-174 in 1851.
Event Date 1851
Author: Annie Tomkins

Context (References)
Neville, Richard C. (1852). Saxon Obsequies: Illustrated by Ornaments and Weapons Discovered by the Hon. RC Neville, in a Cemetery near Little Wilbraham, Cambridgeshire, During the Autumn of 1851. J. Murray. Pl. X (No.173)
Event Date 1852
Author: maa

Description (Physical description)
Cast copper alloy cruciform brooch. Trapezoidal central panel decorated with punchmarks, with indented rectangular wings and half round top and side knobs. High-arched bow with sub-rectangular section areas at top and bottom. Flat panel then top of foot decorated with transverse grooved lines. Horse head foot with grooved brows, protruding eyes and flaring nostrils and rounded lip terminal. On reverse the catchplate and pin bar lug are present. Pitted surface texture.
Event Date 4/1/2021
Author: Annie Tomkins