The Canterbury Brooch. Brooches were known as dalc or spennels to the Anglo-Saxons. They were mainly worn by women, especially between AD450-650. Women wore brooches in pairs in order to fasten their dresses, whereas single brooches were probably used to fasten cloaks.

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The Canterbury Brooch. Brooches were known as dalc or spennels to the Anglo-Saxons. They were mainly worn by women, especially between AD450-650. Women wore brooches in pairs in order to fasten their dresses, whereas single brooches were probably used to fasten cloaks.

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