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Description: | A cast copper alloy early Anglo-Saxon disc brooch, dating from the 5th - 6th century.A very similar brooch was recovered from a tumulus on Beddingham Hill (Nr. Lewes) and was published in Horsfield, T.W. 1824. The History and Antiquities of Lewes and its Vicinity, Plate V. Other similar brooches were recovered from the excavations at Alfriston (East Sussex). See Welch (1983) and Griffith & Salzmann (1914) full references below. A similar brooch has been recorded onto the PAS database (Reference number: SUSS-1162C3), the brooch was found in Beddingham (East Sussex). The brooch is circular and flat, with a slight rim. It measures 25.02mm in diameter. It survives in an extremely good condition. The brooch depicts three concentric rings in the centre. Surrounding this central motif nine further rings have been incised onto the surface of the brooch. The nine rings have been arranged in groups of three, with spaces between each grouping. The rings comprise of two concentric rings. Surrounding these motifs (around the border of brooch) there are a further three incised rings. The outer edge of the brooch is badly worn and damaged. The reverse of the brooch is undecorated but the catchplate and damaged pierced pin lug survive. The pin is missing. The brooch is otherwise complete.The front surface of the brooch is very well preserved. It has a smooth, even patina, which is a dark jade-green.
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