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BROOCH
Unique ID: PUBLIC-8D7066
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
An incomplete cast copper-alloy bossed centre disc brooch, c. 2nd-3rd century AD. It has suffered some breaks to the perimeter of the brooch, particularly at the junction between the outer flan and the raised boss. The central boss is conical in shape and has a raised central pellet; the base of the boss is emphasized by means of a thin raised circular ridge. No further decoration is visible. The reverse of the raised boss portion is hollow. Positioned on opposing sides of the remaining brooch plate, the reverse also holds the catchplate and simple hinge pin lug; the pin and most of the rivet holding the pin in place are missing. The brooch measures 23.25mm in diameter; with an 8.2 mm high central boss and weighs 2.36 grams. The brooch is of a dull green/brown colour. Cf. Hattatt 2007, Fig. 223.
Class: Disc
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: In a private collection, recorded for academic use
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 100
Date to: Circa AD 300
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Height: 8.2 mm
Weight: 2.4 g
Diameter: 23.25 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: MD 34
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: West Sussex (County)
District: Horsham (District)
To be known as: Alfoldean
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
| Author | Publication Year | Title | Publication Place | Publisher | Pages | Reference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hattatt, R. | 1982 | Ancient and Romano-British brooches | Sherborne | Dorset Publishing |
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