LIN-C65D02: Headstud brooch

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BROOCH

Unique ID: LIN-C65D02

Object type certainty: Certain
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Incomplete copper alloy headstud brooch. The brooch has semi-cylindrical wings in section. The brooch has a small crest at the top of the bow with a recessed oval area that would have once contained enamel. The bow is oval in section and has a highly decorated face. The face has a vertical row of red enamelled triangles down the left and right hand sides enclosing a row of blue enamelled lozenges. The foot is slightly bulbous and very worn. The catchplate and pin are missing.

Class: Trumpet

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 100
Date to: Circa AD 150

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 40 mm
Width: 17 mm

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Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: North Kesteven (District)
To be known as: North Kesteven

Spatial coordinates


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

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Audit data

Recording Institution: LIN
Created: 19 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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