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Description: | An incomplete copper alloy Colchester derivative (Polden Hill) brooch dating from the Roman Period (circa AD 75 to AD 175).Approximately 15% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head and parts of both wings. The foot, most of the bow, catchplate, spring and pin are missing, presumably lost in antiquity.The brooch is sub T-shaped, and D-shaped in cross section. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile. Cylindrical wings project from either side at the top, these are incomplete and are each sub triangular in plan with a concave reverse. A ridge is present on both sides of the bow at the junction between bow and wings. A cylindrical groove is present behind the wings, that would have held a coiled spring. No other decoration is present on the brooch.The brooch measures 17.9 mm length, is 16.2 mm wide across wings and 8.2 mm thick. It weighs 3.0 grams.The brooch is a light green colour, with an uneven patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, may have resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.Similar brooches can be seen in Richard Hattatt's Visual Guide to Ancient brooches (p 300, fig 159) and on the database WMID-37B5CB.Reference:Hattatt, R. (2000) A Visual Catalogue of Richard Hattatt's Ancient Brooches. Oxbow Books, Oxford.
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