Find Spot record CHF 005 - Findspot of a detached bronze side knob from an Anglo-Saxon cruciform brooch. (Sax)
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Summary
Detached bronze side knob from a cruciform brooch with a triangular flat lug, found whilst metal detecting.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 38117 52337 (50m by 50m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM35SE |
| Civil Parish | CHILLESFORD, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Detached bronze side knob from a cruciform brooch with a triangular flat lug. Knob has two inlaid silver bands (zig-zags between two lines) between which two moulded flutes are separated by notched ribs. Triangular lug/plate has small punched triangles around the margin. Knob has a lengthways hole and a small hole in the middle of the back. There is a slight groove behind the plate/lug across the knob (for brooch plate edge). Details in (S1).
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (1)
- FSF27916: BROOCH (Early Saxon - 410 AD to 649 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Aug 14 2013 4:39PM