Assorted Anglo Saxon Finds found in Marlcliff Top Field, Bidford on Avon

Description of this historic site

Findspot - three coins, a bronze brooch and a strap end dating to the Migration period were found 300m south east of Marlcliff.

Notes about this historic site

1 A smallstrap end or hook from the Migration period was found in 1987.
2 Hollow bronze pyramid found in 1987.
3 A brooch from the 6th century was found in 1987 at SP099502.
4 Silver sceat found in 1989 at SP099503. The method of recovery was not recorded.
5 Illustration of strap-end and button brooch in FI file.
6 Pin beater found in 1991 at SP09905005. No further information of material or size is given, and the dating suggested is ‘Neolithic to medieval’, but an Anglo Saxon date seems very possible.

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