The composite necklace dates to the Early Bronze Age, around 1750-1500 BC and was found in a round barrow, near to where two others had been excavated over 20 years before. Composite necklaces from the Early Bronze Age are rare and consist of beads made from more than one type of material. The beads that make up the Cossington Necklace come from four materials that are not commonly found in Leicestershire.
The original Cossington necklace is cared for by Leicestershire County Council Museums and can be seen on display at Charnwood Museum, Loughborough. The ‘My Jewellery, My Story’ exhibition will be open over the next six months, starting on the 25th Jan (2025) so make sure to visit to see the original necklace on display if you're in the area!
