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This type of brooch forms a circle with a central hole, so that the pin is visible. Sometimes these brooches are flat and sometimes circular.
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Annular brooches were used from the late fifth to seventh centuries. They became increasingly common over time and are mainly associated with Anglian areas in the east and north-east of the country. |
See more examples of annular brooches in the virtual gallery (case 2 ) |
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