Brooch

This gorgeous copper-alloy annular brooch, dating from the 13^th to 14^th century, is decorated with an incised mock inscription. It is likely that it would have been used to hold either cloaks or gowns together.

Adopt this artefact for £25

All sponsorship prices listed are for a period of 12 months starting from the date of adoption. If you would like to adopt an artefact for a longer period please email Daniel Gibson at Daniel.gibson@glastonburyabbey.com for more information.

With your consent your details will be published next to an image of the artefact on a dedicated webpage, along with a card next to the artefact while it is on display in the abbey museum. Glastonbury Abbey may remove items from display temporarily or permanently for essential operational or conservation reasons.

We will be updating the list of artefacts available for sponsorship on a regular basis, however, if there is a particular item which you are interested in sponsoring please email Daniel Gibson at Daniel.gibson@glastonburyabbey.com. As we have several items in our museum which are on loan only items specifically owned by Glastonbury Abbey will be available for sponsorship.