Find Spot record 5722 - An Anglo-Saxon pin-head
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Summary
A polyhedral shaped Anglo-Saxon pin-head made of cast copper alloy. It has many ring and dot markings on each face. This type of pin usually dates to the 9th and 10th centuries.
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Full Description
Anglo-Saxon pin head, cast copper alloy. Polyhedral in shape with many ring and dot markings on each face. Very little of the shaft remains. This type of pin usually dates to the 9th and 10th centuries (1).
<1> Portable Antiquities Scheme, Various, Portable Antiquities Data Import, LVPL-371106 (Digital Archive). SCH5212.
<2> The British Museum, Portable Antiquities Scheme Online Database, LVPL-371106 (Web Site). SCH5176.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 64 70 (point) Approximate Position |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ67SW |
| Civil Parish | DAVENHAM, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | EATON, DAVENHAM, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 15 2022 5:01PM