Record ID: KENT-7564A8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete copper-alloy late Iron Age Nauheim derivative (La Tene III) brooch dating to AD 10-100. Discussion: At the top of the brooch, the pin and two of the curls of the spring remain which extend into the bow of the brooch. At the foot of the brooch, the bow extends back to form the catchplate. The bow of the brooch is undecorated but narrows towards the catchplate. The brooch has a dark brown patination. The pin is bent away from the bow and the spring and part of the catchplate is missing but apart from that remains in good condition. Measurements: 43.88mm long, 9…
Created on: Wednesday 17th October 2018
Last updated: Monday 14th December 2020
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Record ID: KENT-E3DF87
Object type: BRIDLE FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy late Iron Age bridle fitting or strap union c.50 BC - AD 120 Description: The object is flat and in plan is formed by two double ended geometric 's-scrolls' back to. These two 'S-scrolls' are wider at the middle, where they meet. Each 'S-scroll' arm finishes smaller inwards facing curl, although only one remains mostly intact. At the widest points of each 'S-scroll' is a circular cell that has a central hole through it. These cells likely contained either red enamel (possibly red and yellow chequerboard) or red coral, now missing. The object arms are…
Created on: Tuesday 16th January 2018
Last updated: Saturday 2nd March 2019
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Record ID: KENT-E3747C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Late Hallstatt brooch dating to the Middle Iron Age, c. 450-300 BC. Hawkes and Hull Hallstatt D Group L. Description: The brooch has a rounded hollow bow at one end of which is a sub-rectangular rounded extension which contains a pair of small round apertures to hold the iron spring and pin; although both are missing, a small fragment of the bar running through this aperture remains and is composed of iron. A bow has a raised beaded decorative ridge running from top to bottom along the bow's length. The opposite end comprises the sub-triangular cat…
Created on: Tuesday 16th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 8th March 2021
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