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Description: | An incomplete copper alloy probable Hod Hill type brooch, of Roman dating (AD 43 - AD 75).Approximately 25% of the brooch is present, consisting of part of the foot and the catchplate. The head, pin, hinge, bow, wings are missing. The foot consists of a plain triangular area, with two semi circular projecting ridges/collars. The catchplate is incomplete and consists of a rectangular ridge extending vertically from the back of the brooch. The back of the brooch is plain and undecorated.The brooch measures 17.5 mm in length, 9.1 mm wide and 5.8 mm thick. It weighs 1.6 grams.The brooch has a mid to dark brown colour, with an uneven surface patina present. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil has resulted in a loss of the some of the original surface.Several similar Hod Hill type brooches have been recorded on the PAS database including: WMID-C34B61 & WMID-F3F324.
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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