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. Similar type to 1948.1463 A, but with no indents in plate. Lappets added below bow. Expanded nostrils on horse's head; Horses Head
Event Date
Author: maa

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

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: Annie Tomkins

Description (Physical description)
Cast copper alloy cruciform brooch. Trapezoidal central panel with flared rectangular wings with half round top and side knobs. High-arched bow with sub-rectangular section areas at top and bottom. Trapezoidal flat panel with sub-rectangular lappets. 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 is present; pin and pin bar lug missing. Pitted surface texture.
Event Date 4/1/2021
Author: Annie Tomkins