Find Spot record CHF 005 - Findspot of a detached bronze side knob from an Anglo-Saxon cruciform brooch. (Sax)

Please read our .

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)

  • <S1> Finds Report: Plouviez, J.. 1995. SCCAS Finds Record:. SCCAS, Plouviez J, February 1998.
  • <M1> Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. (S1).

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Aug 14 2013 4:39PM

Comments and Feedback

Do you have any more information about this record? Please feel free to comment with information and photographs, or ask any questions, using the "Disqus" tool below. Comments are moderated, and we aim to respond/publish as soon as possible.