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Fragment of brooch from Roystone Grange
Copyright Sheffield Galleries & Museums Trust
Fragment of brooch from Roystone Grange
Dimensions : Length 2.8cm, width 2.4cm.
Site name : Roystone Grange
Site type : Burial site
Time period : Anglo-Saxon
Material : Bronze; Gold; Metal
Object type : Jewellery; Personal item; Grave goods
Museum number : 1997.1.GRANGE.20
This is a fragment of an Anglo-Saxon brooch. It was found during excavations at the Medieval farm at Roystone Grange.
It is decorated and has traces of gilding. It is part of a large type of brooch called a square headed brooch. These were in use in the 6th century. Many examples are known from burials across the country.
The Anglo-Saxon burials in the Peak District are of 7th century date. This makes this object particularly interesting. It is unfortunate that we do not know where it was originally found.
Bibliography :
Hodges, R. , 1991a
Glossary:
Anglo-Saxon
Excavation
Gilded
Medieval
Peak District
Related objects
Escutcheon from Roystone Grange
Gold and garnet disc from White Low
Necklace from Galley Low
Excavations at Roystone Grange
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