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Unique ID: WMID-CC01F1
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An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 4, flat wing ends), Mackreth 2011, 4.a. Plate 46, of Roman date (AD 80 to AD 120).
Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, with the spring, pin, catch-plate and foot 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 cylindrical wings projecting from either side at the top. Each wing has a semi circular pierced wing cap. Ridges are present at the shoulders of the brooch. A rearward facing hook is present at the top of the brooch. The back of the brooch is undecorated. A cylindrical groove is present behind the wings. The foot is missing.
The brooch measures 33.4 mm in length, is 21.1 mm wide across wings and 14.2 mm thick. It weighs 8.9 g.
The brooch is a mid to dark green colour, with an uneven patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface.
Similar brooches can be seen in Richard Hattatt's Visual Guide to Ancient brooches (p 300, fig 159). Similar brooches have also been classified by Mackreth 2011 as a Colchester Derivative (Polden Hill), Part 3, 4.a. Plate 46.
Class:
Colchester derivative Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 4, flat wing ends)
Sub class: Mackreth 2011, Part 3, 4.a. Plate 46.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 80
Date to: Circa AD 120
Quantity: 1
Length: 33.4 mm
Width: 21.1 mm
Thickness: 14.2 mm
Weight: 8.9 g
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4 Figure: SO7868
Four figure Latitude: 52.30966718
Four figure longitude: -2.324108
1:25K map: SO7868
1:10K map: SO76NE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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