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Description: | An incomplete copper alloy brooch, of the Polden Hill type, of Roman dating (AD 75 to AD 175).Approximately 50% of the brooch is present. The foot, a wing, the spring, one wing and pin are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The catch plate is incomplete. The remaining wing of the brooch is semi-circular, with circular end caps, which would have had a hole for the spring. The remains of a rearward facing hook is present on the head of the brooch for the top of the spring. The front of the bow has been decorated with one thin vertical groove running the length of the bow. A ridge is present at the junction between the wings and the bow. The reverse of the brooch is plain and undecorated. A cyclindrial groove is present behind the wings, and would have originally held the spring.The brooch measures 34.1 mm in length, 20.0 mm wide and 12.1 mm thick. It weighs 7.4 g.The brooch is a mid green colour, with an even pattina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, 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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