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Unique ID: NMS-61462C
Object type certainty: Possibly
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Probably the arched bow-section of a Roman crossbow brooch. Consisting of a triangular-sectioned curved copper alloy bar with the flat edge on the outside of the curve and the inner edge slightly rounded. There are ancient transverse breaks at both ends, one of which narrows from the outer face in a sharp curve before the break. Surviving length 48mm. Thickness 7mm. Width of bar 12.5mm. 3rd-4th century AD.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 200
Date to: Circa AD 400
Quantity: 1
Length: 48 mm
Width: 12.5 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 22nd March 2014 - Saturday 22nd March 2014
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Other reference: PastfindersI
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Fragment
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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