Copper-alloy, 36.68 grams, 73.05 mm. 5th-6th century AD. The headplate from a very large specimen of cruciform brooch. The rhomboid heaplate is flanked by two quadrilateral wings. The top-knob and side-knobs are cast in one with the plate as hemispheres with pronounced collars. Below the headplate is a facetted section which develops into the carinated bow. The spring attachment lug is present on the reverse. Reference: MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E. A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), BAR British Series 230, 1993, pp.102 item 12.18. Restored from three pieces.