Find Spot record 4896 - Ealry Medieval Pennanular Brooch from Shavington

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Summary

A decorated early medieval pennanular brooch.

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Full Description

A pennanular brooch found by metal detecting. Two thirds of the arms are flat and decorated with punched dots around the edges and a pair of punched ring and dots at each terminal. There is a further ring and dot further back on each of the arms. The section which supports the pin is circular in section and is decorated towards the arms with a segment of close grooves. The pin is complete, circular in section and attached to the brooch by a flattened loop with grooves (1 & 2).


<1> Portable Antiquities Scheme, Various, Portable Antiquities Data Import, LVPL2035 (Digital Archive). SCH5212.

<2> The British Museum, Portable Antiquities Scheme Online Database, LVPL2035 (Web Site). SCH5176.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Digital Archive: Portable Antiquities Scheme. Various. Portable Antiquities Data Import. LVPL2035.
  • <2> Web Site: The British Museum. Portable Antiquities Scheme Online Database. www.findsdatabase.org.uk. LVPL2035.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 70 51 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ75SW
Civil Parish SHAVINGTON CUM GRESTY, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County SHAVINGTON CUM GRESTY, WYBUNBURY, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

May 12 2021 1:43PM