An Anglo-Saxon brooch discovered in West Hanney is to go on show for the first time since it was unearthed two years ago.

The brooch, found close to a human skeleton burial, will be displayed at an open day at Oxfordshire County Council’s museums resource centre in Cotswold Dene, Witney Road, Standlake, on Sunday between 10am and 4pm.

Decorated with garnet and gold inlays, the brooch is thought to belong to the 25-year-old woman whose remains were discovered nearby and indicates she was of high social status.

It dates from the seventh century, and is the 20th of its type recorded in England.

Objects conservator Sarah Morton, above, who will talk about the brooch and the conservation process it is set to undergo, said: “This was a significant find both locally and nationally and people now have the opportunity to see this beautiful item first-hand.

“It appears to have quite an interesting history itself, especially as we think that it belonged to the person who was buried nearby to where it was found.

“The Friends of Oxfordshire Museum are looking to raise some money from the public to help with the conservation of this item. If enough is generated it is hoped that it can be displayed for a day in the Hanneys, so the local community where it was found can view it for themselves.”

The group is hoping to raise £2,000 to go towards preserving the brooch.

Other objects on display will include footwear and headwear items from the city, university and county collections.