Brooches were known as fibula (plural fibulae) prior to the Middle Ages. Urns were accompanied by simple bronze fibulae, razors and rings. Typical bronze objects from this period included knives, swords, axes, fibulae and bracelets. The traditional sleeveless stola was fastened by clasps at the shoulder called "fibulae". Many La Tene II fibulae had long bilateral springs. These latter types are sometimes known as pseudo-La Tene fibulae. Southern inscriptions are predominantly on fibulae (43, compared to 15 in Scandinavia). The latter variants were known as serpentine fibulae. Many Hod Hill fibulae have a pair of small side lugs. There are hundreds of different types of fibulae. The high arched bow of these fibulae had large fins or knobs. The spring cord can pass in front of or behind the fibulae body. There are numerous types of post-Roman fibulae. The Iron Age saw an expansion in the use of fibulae. Many Tied Foot fibulae have long bilateral springs.