Fragmented fibula with spiral (B3678). Only a small fragment of the spiral’s upper part and the pin are preserved today, but the arch was apparently present when the fibula was found. The needle has a dark green patina with some golden spots and some corrosion, while the coil and fragment are corroded. Length: 7.4 cm Width: 1.2 cm (spiral) Photo: Svein Skare © University Museum in Bergen, CC BY-SA 4.0

Context:
Found in a small cist in a cairn. The cist contained burnt bones and the fibula. According to Per Fett (1951), it is possible that the find was made on another farm, Hatlebrekke (no. 57) and that due to a misunderstanding it was attributed to Ristesund; but the find definitely came from a burial, which was not professionally excavated.

Location:
Ristesund (gnr. 61), Sande, Møre & Romsdal

Date:
Fibulae of this type are generally dated to Early Bronze Age period 2 or 3. As the pin head is not preserved, a more precise dating cannot be given.