A copper-alloy ring-headed pin from Withern with Stain, Lincolnshire. (c) Portable Antiquities Scheme, CC BY-SA 4.0
A copper-alloy ring-headed pin from Withern with Stain, Lincolnshire. (c) Portable Antiquities Scheme, CC BY-SA 4.0

Ring-Headed Pin (SWYOR-E57351)

A copper-alloy ring-headed pin found in Withern with Stain, Lincolnshire

The ringed pin was a form of dress fastener which developed as a result of contact between artisans in the Celtic West and sub-Roman Britain. The type became very popular in Ireland, being ultimately adopted by the Hiberno-Norse during the Viking period. In form it comprised a pin with a ring inserted through a looped, perforated or pierced head.

Object Type

Pin

Date

circa 800 — 1200

Ascribed Culture

Original/Reproduction

Original

Material

Collection

Viking Objects

Current Location

Private Ownership

Keywords

copper_alloy, Insular, Ireland, Irish_Sea, Lincolnshire, pin, Portable_Antiquities_Scheme, Viking

Further information

You can see the original at Private Ownership.

This object is related to Withern with Stain, Lincolnshire.
Find out about Withern with Stain, Lincolnshire.

Acknowledgements

(c) Portable Antiquities Scheme, CC BY-SA 4.0

References

Portable Antiquities Scheme

Brooches, Pendants and Pins: Scandinavian Dress Accessories in England.

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