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BROOCH
Unique ID: GLO-870977
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
Cast copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative (Mackreth 2011, Part 5, Group 1.b2. The Trumpet Head, flat wing ends).
. Rearward facing lugs on either end of the wings which hold the spring support bar, the spring is made from 10 curls. A rearward facing hook on the top of the head holds the external cord of the spring. The bow has recessed panel on either side and a simple moulded knee half way down.. Catch plate on the reverse. Length 55.5mm, width 22.5mm, thickness 20.5mm, weight 15.86g. Date 75-340 AD
Class:
Colchester derivative (Mackreth 2011, Part 5, Group 1.b2. The Trumpet Head, flat wing ends)
Sub class: Mackreth 2011, Part 5, Group 1.b2, Plate 68.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: AD 75
Date to: AD 340
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 55.5 mm
Width: 22.5 mm
Thickness: 20.5 mm
Weight: 15.86 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st January 2009 - Thursday 31st December 2009
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: 3776
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Gloucestershire (County)
District: Tewkesbury (District)
To be known as: North Gloucestershire
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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