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BROOCH

Unique ID: ESS-FE5457

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Roman cast copper alloy bow brooch. It is 44.59mm long. The bow is relatively flat in profile. There is an incomplete lug on the reverse of the wings. The catchplate is missing, with an extremely worn break. There is possibly moulded decoration along the bow, however this is extremely worn. It is 10.37mm wide across the broken wings, 4.87mm wide across the foot. Weight 8.43 grams. Mid green patina.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: AD 40
Date to: AD 80

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 44.59 mm
Weight: 8.43 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 15th October 2007

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Finder ref: IMC.1.7.224

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Essex (County)
District: Colchester (District)
To be known as: Bures Area

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

References cited

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Created: 16 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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