WMID-17DB23: Roman copper-alloy bow brooch

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BROOCH

Unique ID: WMID-17DB23

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A cast copper-alloy Roman brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill (Mackreth Class 4, flat wing ends type, West Midlands), cf. Mackreth 2011, 4.d Pl. 47. The brooch is complete apart from its missing pin and pin mechanism. It has semi-cylindrical wings which are open at the back to contain the pin mechanism. The wings each have pierced circular plates at the end, a characteristic feature of this brooch type. The brooch also has the moulded plates above the wings which are a familiar feature of this type of brooch. The top of the brooch is decorated with two ribs which appear to run down the length of the bow, though wear and corrosion masks most of the decoration. The bottom of the bow is slightly misshapen. No catchplate remains. The brooch has a dark green patina. The brooch measures 51.7 mm long, 20.5 mm wide, 14 mm thick and weighs 12.4 grams. It dates from the late first to second century.

Class: Colchester derivative Polden Hill (Mackreth Class 4, flat wing ends type, West Midlands)
Sub class: Mackreth 2011, 4.d Pl. 47

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 80
Date to: Circa AD 120

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 51.7 mm
Width: 20.5 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight: 12.4 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st May 2010 - Saturday 31st July 2010

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Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Worfield (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SO7293
Four figure Latitude: 52.534138
Four figure longitude: -2.414213
1:25K map: SO7293
1:10K map: SO79SW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

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Created: 13 years ago
Updated: 7 years ago

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