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Description: | An incomplete copper alloy Colchester derivative (Polden Hill) brooch of Roman date (AD 75 to AD 175).Approximately 75% of the brooch is present, with the pin, foot and catchplate missing.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 remains of a rearward facing hook are is located at the back of the head. The bow has been decorated with a vertical groove down the centre. To either side are five parts of flanking diagonal ridges. A ridge is present at the shoulder between the wings and the bow. The back of the brooch is undecorated. The spring is still retained in the cylindrical recess behind the wings. The foot, catchplate, and pin are missing.The brooch measures 34.1 mm length, is 14.2 mm wide across wings and 12.9 mm thick. It weighs 5.9 g.The brooch is a mid brown colour, with an even patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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