Accession No

2015.83


Description

Cast copper alloy small long brooch with square headplate with two outward curving horns protruding from the top two corners and raised rectangular central panel. Truncated arched bow with rectangular section areas at the top and bottom; two square lappets. Pin bar lug and catchplate intact; iron corrosion around pin bar lugs.


Place

Europe; British Isles; England; Cambridgeshire; West Wickham


Period

Anglo Saxon


Source

Cuddeford, Michael J. [collector and donor]


Department

Arch


Reference Numbers

2015.83; MAA: MN0022; A0036


Cultural Affliation


Material

Metal; Copper alloy; ?Bronze; Iron


Local Term


Measurements

58mm


Events

Context (Field collection)
Michael J Cuddeford found this material during the mid 1990s during metal detecting in West Wickham. It has been registered with the Portable Antiquities Scheme and gifted to MAA. For general information about the site see the Journal of the Haverhill and District Archaeological Group vol. 6 part 1, 1995 (see Bib). For other information including original finds list see the object file.
Event Date
Author: maa


Context (References)
Charge, B. B. et al. (1995). 'Field Survey of Sites at Yen Hall West Wickham, Cambs'. Journal of the Haverhill and District Archaeological Group. vol. 6, part 1.
Event Date 1995
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson


Description (Physical description)
An almost complete small long type Anglo Saxon, bronze brooch. There are traces of iron remaining on the back from the iron spring hinge though this and the pin are missing. The brooch is broken with the foot missing.
Event Date 27/7/2015
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Cast copper alloy small long brooch with square headplate with two outward curving horns protruding from the top two corners and raised rectangular central panel. Truncated arched bow with rectangular section areas at the top and bottom; two square lappets. Pin bar lug and catchplate intact; iron corrosion around pin bar lugs.
Event Date 30/4/2021
Author: Lily Stancliffe


Exhibition (Li Ka Shing Gallery)
EXH.2023.12 | Beneath Our Feet: Archaeology of the Cambridge Region
Event Date 21/6/2023
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson


FM:268408

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