Record ID: NARC-ECBEE1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy penannular brooch of Roman date (AD 43-410). Fowler Type D, Booth type D7, Bayley & Butcher, 2004, Type P4. The object is circular in section and plan, with the terminals of the brooch recurved over the ring and flattened. The terminals have a central notched waist with a groove to either side to emulated animal heads. The pin is retained and is composed of a thin tapered wire which is recurved around the body of the brooch. Diameter: 29.69mm, Thickness: 4.08mm, Weight: 4.8g The metal is dark green in colour with a slightly pitted patina.
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-B13C78
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper-alloy T.shaped Initial, hinged brooch of Roman date (AD 50-150). Description: The head of the brooch consists of tubular wings, with a slot for a hinged pin, now missing, the axis bar for which is threaded through the wings. The bow narrows slightly from the head and ends in a transverse break. It is decorated with a raised moulded triangle, the sides of which are engraved. The foot of the brooch is missing along with the catchplate. The brooch has a dark brown patina.  Measurements: length: 26mm; width: 26.6mm; thickness: 8.5mm; weight: 4.48g
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-B07525
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Brooch of Roman date (AD 50-80). The object is a Colchester Derivative (dolphin) brooch with a hinge mechanism. The object is composed of tubular wings with perforations at each end to accommodate the axis bar. At the centre of the back of the wings is a rectangular notch from which the partially retained pin projects. The head is hump-like in profile. The wings decorated with two incised bands at the outer ends. The head of the bow is decorated with two longitudinal grooves. The bow terminates in an old, abraded transverse break. The metal i…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-9766B2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Brooch of Roman date (AD 130-360). The object is a Colchester derivative, Polden Hill type, of Mackreth 2011, Chapter 3, Part 3. Group 4i. The object is composed of semi-cylindrical wings, the right hand of which is missing due to an old break, with outer raised collared ends with a short spur which would have formed a rear-hook at the top of the head. The spring, pin and axis bar are missing. The bowhead is hump-like in profile and is decorated with a raised central rib, with repeating short transverse lines over, flanked by raised lines. The …
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-061942
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Brooch of Roman date (AD 130-360). The object is a Colchester derivative, Polden Hill type, of Mackreth 2011, Chapter 3, Part 3. Group 4i. The object is composed of semi-cylindrical wings with outer raised double collared ends with a rear-hook at the top of the head. The spring, pin and axis bar are partially retained within the back of the wings. The bowhead is hump-like in profile. The body tapers to an abraded break resulting in the loss of the foot and catchplate. Polden Hill (Mackreth 2011, Part 3, Group 4, flat wing ends type), c.f. Mack…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-05D008
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy T-shaped (initial) T137 hinged brooch of Roman date (AD 55-100). The head of the brooch is comprised of wide tubular wings with a central rectangular groove, and axis bar around which the loop of the hinged pin is retained. The lower portion of the pin is missing due to an old, abraded break. The wings have bulbous terminals and are decorated with semi-circular collars. The top of the bow is decorated with a triangular projecting boss with an incised zig zag outer boarder. The bow itself is rectangular in section and tapers in towards a worn transverse b…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-49EA86
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Brooch of Roman date (AD 50-80). The object is a Colchester derivative  brooch with a hinge mechanism. The object is composed of tubular wings with perforations at each end to accommodate the axis bar. At the centre of the back of the wings is a rectangular notch through which the now missing pin would have projected. The head is hump-like in profile. The object is decorated with three incised bands between which are repeating transverse grooves. The head of the bow is decorated with a raised longitudinal ridge down the centre of the bow. …
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-A20E54
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Brooch of Roman date (AD 43-75). The object is a hinged Hod Hill type. The object is composed of an incomplete sub-rectangular plate which has been rolled forwards around an axis bar. The sub-oval cylinder created by doing so retains an axis bar, there is a sub-rectangular slot at the apex of the reverse of the head, from which a partial tapering pin extends. The bow of the brooch is sub-rectangular and is slightly curved in profile. It projects from an expended rectangular collar at the base of the head, from which it tapers out and is decorated with lo…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-A1F43B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy brooch of Roman date (AD 75 - 175). The object is a Trumpet brooch of Bayley and Butcher 2004, Group B, and is composed of an oval head plate. On the reverse of which is a single pierced lug through which is a wire axis bar which forms a coiled wire spring and partially retained pin. The bow extends from the front of the head plate and a D shaped in section. at the centre of the bow is a acanthus moulding which is flanked by raised circular collars. The moulding continues round the back of the bow. The lower bow is faceted with a flat back from whic…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-A1E6F7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Brooch of Roman date (AD 25-60). The object is a Colchester type two-piece brooch, Harlow type. The brooch is composed of a head with short rectangular wings, the left of which is missing due to an old, abraded break, to the reverse of the wings is a double central lug. In the centre of the top of the head there is a transverse wire fixed in place by the upper lug with three coils at one end. One half of the spring, wire axis bar and pin are missing. The bow is rectangular in plan and D shaped in section and extends down into a tapered foot. The cat…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-A1DCDF
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Headstud Brooch of Roman date (AD 70-160). The object is composed of rectangular wings which are decorated with a vertical groove, the outer edges of the wings are missing due to old, abraded breaks. The reverse of the head retains a partial rolled cylindrical tube, with a central rectangular slot, through which a wire pin (now missing) would have projected. The axis bar and spring are largely retained within the back of the head. There is a central, partially retained loop projecting from the upper edge of the head which now forms a single spur. A …
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-A1CE9D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Brooch of Roman date (AD 130-360). The object is a Colchester derivative, Polden Hill type, of Mackreth 2011, Chapter 3, Part 3. Group 4i. The object is composed of semi-cylindrical wings with outer raised collared ends with a short spur which would have formed a rear-hook at the top of the head. The spring, pin and axis bar are missing. The bowhead is hump-like in profile. The body tapers to an abraded break resulting in the loss of the foot and catchplate. Polden Hill (Mackreth 2011, Part 3, Group 4, flat wing ends type), c.f. Mackreth Type …
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-235C78
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Brooch of Roman date (AD 43-75). The object is a hinged Hod Hill type. The head of the brooch is composed of a sub-rectangular plate which has been rolled forwards around an axis bar. The sub-oval cylinder created by doing so is now filled with copper alloy corrosion by-product. A sub-rectangular slot at the apex of the reverse of the head, to accommodate the pin, now missing. The bow of the brooch is sub-rectangular in cross section and is slightly curved in profile. It projects from a narrowed section at the base of the head, from which it expands in…
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-234DE9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Brooch of Roman date (AD 50-80). The object is a Colchester Derivative (dolphin) brooch with a hinge mechanism. The object is composed of tubular wings with perforations at each end to accommodate the axis bar. At the centre of the back of the wings is a rectangular notch from which the partially retained pin projects. The head is hump-like in profile. The wings are decorated with two incised bands between which are repeating transverse grooves. The head of the bow is decorated with two longitudinal lines, with repeating short transverse i…
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-232B82
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Brooch of Roman date (AD 25-60). The object is a Colchester type two-piece brooch, Harlow type. The brooch is composed of a head with short rectangular wings, to the reverse of the wings is a double central lug. The upper lug is partially retained and now forms two spurs at the apex of the head. The spring and pin are missing. The bow is rectangular in plan and D shaped in section and extends down into an old, abraded transverse break, resulting tin the loss of the foot and catchplate. Length: 25.90mm, Width (wings): 20.84mm, Thickness (bow): 3.19mm, W…
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-128B29
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy Colchester Derivative (Polden Hill) brooch (type 4.a-b) dating to circa AD 75-160.  The brooch is missing its lower bow, foot, catchplate, spring and pin. The brooch is T-shape in plan and the bow head is hump-like and slightly angular (comma shaped) in profile. The bow is D-shaped in cross section and the sides of the head are decorated with curved mouldings, characteristic of Polden Hill brooches. The wings are semi-circular and have flat pierced semi-circular end caps.  At the rear of the head is a recta…
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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Record ID: NARC-9346E9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Brooch of Roman date (AD 130-360). The object is a Colchester derivative, Polden Hill type, of Mackreth 2011, Chapter 3, Part 3. Group 4i. The object is composed of semi-cylindrical wings with outer raised collared ends with a short spur which would have formed a rear-hook at the top of the head. The spring, pin and axis bar are missing. The bowhead is hump-like in profile. The body tapers to an abraded break resulting in the loss of the foot and catchplate. Polden Hill (Mackreth 2011, Part 3, Group 4, flat wing ends type), c.f. Mackreth Type …
Created on: Thursday 18th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2024
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Record ID: OXON-5426E2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The foot and catchplate of a cast copper alloy Roman bow brooch. The pin, head and upper portion of the bow, are missing to an old transverse break in the bow. The bow is sub-circular in cross section and is almost straight sided from its break (5.0mm) to the foot (3.1mm) which is rounded. On the back of the bow is a triangular catchplate whose upper edge curves slightly to meet the back of the bow. The fragment is a mottled and pitted green colour. The brooch is 38.1mm long, 5.0mm wide, 9.2mm thick in profile and weighs 4.56 grams. Without the bow it is difficult to be ce…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
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Record ID: NARC-F04166
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy crossbow Brooch of Roman date (AD 200-300). The object is composed of rounded wings, with a convex front and flat back. The wings are decorated with an integral design forming bulbous knops preceded by two raised collars. A vertical protrusion extends upwards from the centre of the wings with is decorated in the same form as the wings. An integral bow with a D-shaped section projects from the centre of the wings with a steeply curved profile which flattens toward the rounded foot. The curved portion of the bow is decorated with an upper and two pair of raise …
Created on: Tuesday 5th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th December 2023
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Record ID: NARC-B387CF
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Roman date (AD 80-240). The object is a Colchester derivative, Polden Hill type, of Mackreth 2011, Chapter 3, Part 3. Group 4i. The object is composed of semi-cylindrical wings with outer raised collared ended with a retained rear-hook at the top of the head. A coiled wire spring is retained within the concave back of the wings. The pin is coiled 9 times and affixed via a back facing perforated hook. The bowhead is hump-like in profile. The front of the head and upper body are decorated with two raised longitudinally running ribs, at …
Created on: Monday 20th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2023
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