2010-09-03 09:25:26 Robert Webley rwebley 2010-10-19 15:56:00 Richard Henry rhenry HAMP-0B0F63 BROOCH The head and upper bow from a broken cast copper-alloy Roman Colchester derivative brooch with a double pierced lug spring attachment, dating to the 1st century AD. The double pierced lug is situated behind the head as is characteristic of this type. The axis bar, chord and sprung pin are all missing. The wings are curved, up to 6.2mm wide and extend for c. 6.6mm on each side of the head, with abrasions at the tips. The broken bow has a flat semicircular cross-section, with a flat lower surface. At its end is a central ridge that extends into the lug after a step down. The bow is 10.4mm wide at the back of the head and tapers to a width of 3.9mm at the point at which it has broken. This brooch now has a dull, variable light-green patina with areas of both lighter and darker corrosion product. The head and upper bow from a broken cast copper-alloy Roman Colchester derivative brooch with a double pierced lug spring attachment, dating to the 1st century AD. The double pierced lug is situated behind the head as is characteristic of this type. The axis bar, chord and sprung pin are all mis... Copper alloy Cast ROMAN ROMAN 50 80 22.6 11 19.35 Fair Fragment 2010-09-03 09:25:26 HAMPSHIRE BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE UPTON GREY POINT( ) From Map SU74NW SU7048 29.06.2003 Metal detector 1 HAMP Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2010 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable.