The Germanic invaders known as "Saxons ", who overran the South of England after the Roman occupation ended,
brought complex semi-abstract designs of stylised birds, beasts and plants and settings of garnets.
![]() Offa's Brooch |
Saxon Brooch |
Saxon Fibula |
Beasts Brooch |
Disc Brooch |
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Thjordis' Brooch |
Raven Brooch |
Saxon Cross |
Thrallring |