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BROOCH
Unique ID: WILT-E4809D
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
An incomplete Roman (AD 50-150) copper alloy Dolphin brooch with hinge mechanism, missing its pin. It measures 61.51 mm and weighs 17.32 g.
The wings are tubular with a span of 23.98 mm. To the reverse is the slot to hold the hinged pin. The iron axis bar has corroded, consequently the wings have expanded.
The bow extends from the front of the wings, slighly raised, at this point measuring 9.20 mm (width) x 10.90 mm (depth). The bow curves forwards and for a small part of its length (~ 12.00 mm) has a central raised vertical rib. The bow is D-shaped in section. The bow narrows to 2.44 mm at the foot.
To the reverse the triangular catchplate extends 13.65 mm thick behind the bow.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 50
Date to: Circa AD 150
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 61.51 mm
Width: 23.98 mm
Thickness: 21.84 mm
Weight: 17.32 g
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SSWM 4904
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Kingston Deverill (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: ST8437
Four figure Latitude: 51.1320486
Four figure longitude: -2.23004094
1:25K map: ST8437
1:10K map: ST83NW
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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