Description (Physical description)
Square-headed brooch.
Event Date
Author: maa

Description (Physical description)
Accession Register: 'A large, wide, cross-shaped fibula with fine open-work pattern above the arms, with silver discs fastened to the extremities and to the corners of the square head.'
Event Date 1897
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)

Context (Field collection)
March 1897
This fibula part of a group found with one skeleton; the others in the group being 1897.71-74.
Event Date 3/1897
Author: maa

Description (Physical description)
Copper alloy square headed brooch with rectangular headplate of concentric panels. The inner panel is decorated with grooved lines. The second panel is filled with 'S' shaped raised areas bordered by punched decoration resembling twisted cord. The frame is decorated with semicircular punchmarks; the upper corners are decorated with applied silver rhomboid plates. High-arched bow with longitudinal ridges. The tri-lobed foot is flanked by beasts with curving jaws, each lobe has an applied silver plate. Pin bar lugs and catchplate present on reverse.
Event Date 22/7/2024
Author: Lily Stancliffe