Findspot record TQ 76 NW 27 - 10th century inscribed silver brooch, Cuxton

Summary

An inscribed silver brooch dating to the 10th century was reportedly found in Cuxton in the 19th century. According to the British Museum the artefact was found in 1930 and purchased by the museum in 1933. Other separate references state that the brooch was found in 1814. The exact provenance of the find also remains uncertain.

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Grid reference TQ 70 65 (point) LO
Map sheet TQ76NW
County KENT
Civil Parish CUXTON, MEDWAY, KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

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A small round 10thc. silver brooch with the inscription "AELFGIVVMEAH" was, according to the British Museum Accessions Register, found at Cuxton in 1830 and purchased by the museum in 1833. There is some doubt about the provenance and find date. Westwood(2) gives `Chatham C.1814': other aurhorities `Cuxton C.1814'. In the absence of firmer information Wilson prefers to accept the B.M. register. [see AO/59/82/5]. (1-4)


AELFGIVU'S BROOCH 1OTH C INSCRIBED SILVER BROOCH FROM CUXTON. (Photograph). SKE1449.

AELFGIVU'S BROOCH 1OTH C INSCRIBED SILVER BROOCH FROM CUXTON. (Photograph). SKE1449.

<1> "AS Ornamental Metalwork 700-1100 in the BM" 1964 129-30 (DM Wilson) (OS Card Reference). SKE32596.

<2> Arch J 12 1855 202 illust (Mr Westwood) (OS Card Reference). SKE36531.

<3> VCH Kent 1 1908 383 (RA Smith) (OS Card Reference). SKE50866.

<4> "Arch of Kent" 1930 238 illust (RF Jessup) (OS Card Reference). SKE32582.

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  • ---XY Photograph: AELFGIVU'S BROOCH 1OTH C INSCRIBED SILVER BROOCH FROM CUXTON.. OS59/F82/5. Black and White. Negative. [Mapped feature: #22584 find, ]
  • ---XY Photograph: AELFGIVU'S BROOCH 1OTH C INSCRIBED SILVER BROOCH FROM CUXTON.. OS59/F82/5. Black and White. Negative. [Mapped feature: #22584 find, ]
  • <1> OS Card Reference: "AS Ornamental Metalwork 700-1100 in the BM" 1964 129-30 (DM Wilson).
  • <2> OS Card Reference: Arch J 12 1855 202 illust (Mr Westwood).
  • <3> OS Card Reference: VCH Kent 1 1908 383 (RA Smith).
  • <4> OS Card Reference: "Arch of Kent" 1930 238 illust (RF Jessup).

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Record last edited

Jul 23 2021 4:00PM