Context (References)
Lethbridge, T.C. (1933). 'Anglo-Saxon Burials at Soham, Cambridgeshire'. Proceedings of the Cambridge Antiquarian Society, vol. 33. pp 152-163
Event Date 1933
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)

Context (CMS Context)
Anglo Saxon cemetery, grave 7
Collected by Lethbridge.T.C.
Z 16002 and Z 16180 matched as same objects
Event Date 29/4/1987
Author: maa

Description (CMS Description)
'Lapets decorated with incised semi circles. Prominent eyes on the horse head foot plate. K. Sutton 14/6/2001'
Event Date 29/4/1987
Author: maa

Context (Analysis)
Brooch has been drilled on reverse of bow for metal analysis. Date of drilling and analysis results are unknown.
Event Date 23/4/2021
Author: Emily Shorter

Description (Physical description)
Cast copper alloy cruciform brooch. Headplate with trapezoidal central panel with triangular punchmarks and rectangular wings with long notches. High arched bow with a ridged groove down the centre, triangular punchmarks on the sides and rectangular sections at the top and bottom. Flat panel with triangular punchmarks and with curved rectangular lapels decorated with concentric semi-circles. Horsehead terminal with protruding eyes and flared nostrils. Pin bar lug and catch plate on the reverse. Loss form the top of the head.
Event Date 23/4/2021
Author: Emily Shorter