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Unique ID: LIN-AB37FA
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An incomplete copper-alloy penannular brooch of Roman date, c. AD 50 - 200. The brooch is of Booth Type A8 (Fowler Type A3) with a plain, circular sectioned frame which expands slightly towards the terminals. The terminals are rounded knops with a single raised moulded collar. The pin is missing.
The metal has a dark green patina and is in fair condition. The brooch is 32mm wide, 2.9mm in diameter at the terminals and 2.1mm diameter at the frame. The brooch weighs 3.29g.
Dr Anna Booth (2014, p.129) discusses the distribution of Type A brooches as focusing on Roman military sites followed by towns. Fewer than 50 have also been found at hillforts and Roman villas. Of those from hillforts the majority of dated examples come from Roman contexts.
Class:
Penannular
Sub class: Booth Type A8 (Fowler Type A3)
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 50
Date to: Circa AD 200
Quantity: 1
Width: 32 mm
Thickness: 2.9 mm
Weight: 3.29 g
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
4 Figure: SK9876
Four figure Latitude: 53.27194228
Four figure longitude: -0.5319266
1:25K map: SK9876
1:10K map: SK97NE
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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