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Jewelry is an ancient conceptfrom scarab rings to gold torques to bone piercings.
This throw in of decoration spans across cultures, continents, and centuries.
Countless examples from different periods have survived and can be found in museums today.
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Curator of archaeology Amal Khreishehexplains, Conservation has transformed this fascinating brooch and revealed the intricacies of its design.
The brooch was found alone, not buried in ahoard.
This suggests it fell and was lost or that it was cast aside by its ancient wearer.
Photo:South West Heritage Trust
However, before this, it was likely a treasured item.
The beaded design shows evidence of careful repair after wear.
In 878, Alfred the Great rallied his forces in Somerset and defeated the invading Danish army.
The Cheddar Brooch comes from a time that was a turning point in English history.
Were delighted that this remarkable object is going on display at the Museum of Somerset.
