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BROOCH
Unique ID: BH-D0DAB3
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
An enamelled copper-alloy disc brooch, dating from the late 1st to mid 3rd century AD (cf Hattatt 2000: 344, nos. 518, 1409 and 118).
The recessed upper surface of the circular brooch bears a relief-moulded hexagonal pattern with a pellet at the centre and one at each of the six points. No trace of enamel survives, either within the central cell or in the surrounding field, where there is a small casting flaw. The underside is flat and plain. The hinge is located adjacent to the edge and consists of a single right-angled lug, attached to which is a three-coiled spring with internal chord. The bent and corroded pin projects towards the catchplate, which is located opposite and appears to be largely intact. The brooch measures 20.1mm in diameter and the disc is 1.2mm thick. It weighs 3.63g.
Class: Disc
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 80
Date to: Circa AD 250
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 3.63 g
Diameter: 20.1 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 31st January 2011
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Ver 11/58 - 19
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Essex (County)
District: Uttlesford (District)
To be known as: Manuden
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
| Author | Publication Year | Title | Publication Place | Publisher | Pages | Reference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hattatt, R. | 2000 | A Visual Catalogue of Richard Hattatt's Ancient Brooches | Oxford | Oxbow Books |
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