Taynton Metal Detecting Club
The Gannets

Saxon and Medieval Brooches

 

6th-7th century Irish mount - Made in Ireland for the Saxon English market.

Described as a rare and unparalleled find by Saxon expert

 
Saxon.
Coberley.
Saxon.
Taynton.

Ring Brooch.
Taynton.
Annular Brooch complete with pin.
Has 10 'turrets' that would have held coloured stones.
14th to 15th Century.
Taynton.

Silver, Medieval Brooch.
Newent.

Quadrafoil Brooch (one lobe missing).
Saxon or Viking.
Highleadon.
Lobe from a trefoil Brooch.
Saxon or Viking.
Newent.
Circular Brooch. Diameter 4.4cm.
13th to 14th Century.
Newent.