Two metal detectorist finds, both dating to the medieval period, have today, Thursday, September 30, been declared treasure.

A silver medieval annular brooch was discovered by David Johnston while metal detecting on March 10, 2019 in a field near Penally.

The brooch was a single find, discovered in a field under pasture It dates back to the 12th-13th centuries AD.

Tenby Museum & Art Gallery intends to acquire the brooch for its collection, following its independent valuation via the Treasure Valuation Committee.

“It is always exciting to have the opportunity to acquire a treasure find for the museum,” said Eloise Chapman, Museum Assistant at Tenby Museum & Art Gallery.

“This lovely little brooch will provide an insight for our visitors into medieval fashion and everyday life in the Tenby area. As we don’t currently have anything like it in the collection, it would be a great addition.”

A second silver medieval brooch missing its pin, was discovered by Kevin Higgs while metal detecting near Ambleston on April 24, 2019.

This brooch dates to the 13th-mid-14th centuries AD. Scolton Manor Park & Museum intends to acquire the brooch for its collection, following its independent valuation via the Treasure Valuation Committee.

Dr Mark Redknap, Deputy Head of Archaeology Collections and Research, Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales said: “As a result of the Portable Antiquities Scheme and the provisions of the Treasure Act, we are building a more accurate picture of fashion in the medieval period.

“Silver brooches decorated with niello were popular across medieval Wales and this small example may have fastened clothing made of fine cloth.”

Mr Paul Bennett, acting senior coroner for Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire declared both pieces treasure.