Find Spot record MCC2628 - Two brooches from Union House

Summary

Anglo-Saxon brooches

Location

Grid reference TL 9913 2527 (point)
Map sheet TL92NE
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Two brooches were found by workmen on the site of the Union House in the mid 19th century. Drawings of the brooches were made at the time by local archaeologist William Wire and included in his album. In the British Museum there is a brooch which matches very closely one of those drawn by Wire (OA270) <1><2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Wire, William. Wire's Album.
  • <2> Monograph: Crummy, Philip. 1981. CAR 1: Aspects of Anglo-Saxon and Norman Colchester. 1. p9.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Mar 9 2001 12:00AM

Comments and Feedback

Do you have any more information about this record? Please feel free to comment with information and photographs, or ask any questions, using the "Disqus" tool below. Comments are moderated, and we aim to respond/publish as soon as possible.