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BROOCH

Unique ID: SOMDOR-CA2407

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

The cast copper alloy head from a probable trumpet brooch of first to second century date. The fragment measures 15.4mm by 9.1mm by 10.9mm and weighs 2.8g. It comprises a small plain oval head with the stub of a head stud at the top and the loop which held the sprung iron pin in place on the back. Iron corrosion is present within the hole. Traces of tinning or silvering are discernible in some areas.

Sub class: Trumpet

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 43
Date to: Circa AD 199

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 15.4 mm
Width: 9.1 mm
Thickness: 10.9 mm
Weight: 2.8 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st January 2005

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Secondary material: Iron
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Fragment
Surface Treatment: White metal coated

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: South Somerset (District)
To be known as: Milborne Port

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Recording Institution: SOMDOR
Created: 17 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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