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The West Hanney brooch was first recorded by @findsorguk before becoming part of our collection. It is an #AngloSaxon composite disc brooch, possibly made in Kent. It is made of copper alloy, garnets, gilding and possibly shell. #Oxon319 #FestivalofArchaeology
The pilgrim souvenirs became evidence of completeing the pilgrimage, but also as a devotional aid which could be carried about, shared with people who were unable to take part in the pilgrimage: those Medieval #MillionsMissing who were suffering chronic illnesses perhaps? 5/8
Sometimes pests can be very hard to find #AskAConservator