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BROOCH

Unique ID: NMS-FAF033

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation

Incomplete Roman Coclester derivative Dolphin brooch dating to the period c. AD 43 - 65. The sprung pin mechanism, the foot and the catchplate are missing.

The head exhibits incomplete C-shaped wings with a circular recess in the centre. Just above the perforation is a slight ridge which may be the remains of a hook. The bow arches steeply back from the head and tapers to an old break.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 43
Date to: Circa AD 65

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 30.2 mm
Width: 12.8 mm
Thickness: 10.1 mm
Weight: 6.2 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 20th July 2016 - Wednesday 21st September 2016

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: AHS092016

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Mid Suffolk (District)
To be known as: Fressingfield

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

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Recording Institution: NMS
Created: 7 years ago
Updated: 7 years ago

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