Description

Summary: 2 flat shield-shaped amber pendants (deteriated) decorated with ribbed lines and v-perforated at the smaller end, found with a primary inhumation in Bowl Barrow Wilsford G7, excavated by William Cunnington

Research results

Two Bronze Age amber beads, found with a primary inhumation in Bowl Barrow Wilsford G7, excavated by William Cunnington in the early 19th century. An pendant is incomplete and now consists of a trapezoidal fragment, the other is shield shaped, with grooved decoration similar to pendants found in Wilsford G8. The pendant was buried with an individual placed with their head to the west and with a collared urn at their feet. In addition, a number of other pendants and an insence cup were also found. The grave goods come from a variety of sources and show varying degrees of wear. They may have been accumulated piecemeal over time and some may even have been heirlooms by the time of their deposion.