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Description: | An incomplete cast copper alloy Colchester derivative (Polden Hill type) brooch, of Roman dating (AD 75 to AD 175).Approximately 75% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head, wings, bow, spring, catch plate bow and partial pin. The pin is incomplete, with the end missing, presumed lost in antiquity.In plan, the brooch is almost T-shaped, and D-shaped in cross section. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile, with cylindral wings projecting from either side at the top. The bow has been decorated with a vertical line of cabled decoration. A rearward facing hook (to retain the spring) is present at the head of the bow. Recessed diagonal grooves decorate the wings. Each of the wings has an complete sub circular wing cap. The back of the brooch is plain and undecorated. The spring is located in a cylindrical groove, situated between the wings. The pin is incomplete. The catch plate is present at the foot of the bow, and consists of a vertical triangular plate with the outside edge rolled over (now incomplete).The brooch measures 56.18 mm in length, 27.74 mm wide and 20.52 mm thick. It weighs 15.5 g.The brooch is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the ploughsoil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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