Bronze Age Gold from Wales

Early Medieval copper alloy penannular brooch

Of Irish type, with settings for glass or amber studs at the top of the hoop and the centre of the terminal, contents now missing. With gilt interlace decoration. Pin and terminal missing.

LI1.7

Collection Area

Archaeology & Numismatics

Item Number

80.102H

Find Information

Site Name: Trearddur Bay, Anglesey

Acquisition

purchase, 12/12/1980

Measurements

maximum diameter / mm:76.0
diameter / mm
thickness / mm:2.3
width / mm:24.7 (terminal)
thickness / mm:1.8 (terminal)
weight / g:19.8

Material

Copper alloy

Location

location verified by SI

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