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BROOCH

Unique ID: WAW-CED06B

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An incomplete Roman copper-alloy composite double-disc brooch (c. AD100-c. 200). Due to breaks and abrasion at the edges, the disc is now sub-circular in plan with traces of 4 flat knops equi-distant around the edge. In the centre there is a rivet hole which on the reverse holds in place a bar with a catchplate at one terminal and two semi-circular perforated lugs at the other. The lugs form the hinge for the pin which is now missing.

The outer face of the brooch has linear striations which are possibly decoration rather than accidental. This surface also has traces of a white alloy coating or wash. Otherwise the surface of the brooch has a dark grey-green patina.

The brooch measures 27.23mm long, 23.21mm wide, 5.69mm thick and weighs 2.48g.

Compare with similar brooches published by Hattatt and dated to the 2nd century AD (Hattatt 1989: 1658 and Hattat (1987:1272). On the PAS database IOW-A346E9 and IOW-C651A3 are similar.

Hattat, R. 1987 Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford: Oxbow

Hattatt, R. 1989. Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts. Oxford: Oxbow Books.

Class: Plate
Sub class: Composite

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 100
Date to: Circa AD 200

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 27.23 mm
Width: 23.21 mm
Thickness: 5.69 mm
Weight: 2.48 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 6th November 2016 - Sunday 6th November 2016

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: West Oxfordshire (District)
Parish or ward: Fulbrook (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SP2513
Four figure Latitude: 51.81507566
Four figure longitude: -1.63874301
1:25K map: SP2513
1:10K map: SP21SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

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Recording Institution: WAW
Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 6 years ago

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