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Unique ID: HESH-288018
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy, Roman bow brooch probably of Polden Hill type (c.AD75-AD175) or possibly a Trumpet brooch (c.AD75-AD175). The fragment is sub oval in plan. Due to its fragmentary nature it is problematic to assign a firm classification. It is broken at the head, therefore the spring, bow, pin, foot and catch plate are missing. Iron staining indicates the former position of the spring on the largest flat surface of the fragment. The object has a dark green patina.
The fragment measures 16.6 mm in length, 11 mm in width and weighs 4.8 grams.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 75
Date to: Circa AD 175
Quantity: 1
Length: 16.6 mm
Width: 11 mm
Weight: 4.8 g
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Fragment
4 Figure: SJ8321
Four figure Latitude: 52.78630342
Four figure longitude: -2.2535045
1:25K map: SJ8321
1:10K map: SJ82SW
Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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