Record ID: KENT-197123
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Medway
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of late Roman silver strip bracelet c.AD 375-425. Description: The fragment represents the terminal end of a hooked clasped bracelet. It consists of a roughly rectangular band which narrowing to the hooked terminal of clasp. The clasp is heavily worn, incomplete and bends down at an angle before levelling out again creating a dog leg. The band is decorated on its upper face with three bands of horizontal decoration starting from just after the band narrows to the clasp. The outer two bands of decoration consist of incised guide lines within which are punched two parall…
Created on: Tuesday 5th May 2020
Last updated: Monday 22nd March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cooling', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-BF79E2
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wokingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of copper-alloy bracelet or bangle of likely roman date. Description: It has a narrow D cross-sectioned band, at one end the terminal remains and is proceed by a moulded band. Along centre of the band is decoration formed from regular square bars although much of this is obscured. The fragment is a heavily patinated and pitted remaining a light green colour Measurements: 33.78mm long, 4.97mm wide, 2.93mm thick and 3.29g in weight Discussion: Dating of these undecorated bangles is difficult and may have some overlap with the early medieval period. A number of …
Created on: Thursday 6th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 6th February 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-2C11D7
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and worn of a late Roman copper-alloy bracelet of strip type. Description: The fragment represents roughly a third of the bracelet with a flattened oval cross-section, thinning towards the extremes. One end terminates in a break, at the other an attachment survives - this consists of a rectangular hole in the middle with a slight hook at one end - suggesting a type of hook-clasp attachment. The band has decoration consisting of vertical incised lines. The fragment is mottled a green typical of patinated copper-alloy Measurements: 55mm long, 5mm wide (at widest, 2mm…
Created on: Monday 19th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 19th November 2018
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Record ID: KENT-7B25E2
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper alloy double-stranded, cable-twisted bracelet dating to the late Roman to Early-Medieval Period. c.AD 200-500. Description: About half the bracelet remains and is formed from two tightly twisted oval sectioned strands. One end terminates in an old break the other in a hook for fastening. The bracelet is heavily distorted and patinated a mid-light green colour. Measurements: 54.66mm long, 52.01mm wide, 4.12mm thick (at thickest) and 8.58g in weight. Discussion: Crummy (1983, p. 38-39, fig. 41) discusses a number similar examples particularly No…
Created on: Wednesday 6th June 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 20th October 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-BD0F74
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A highly worn fragment of sheet metal copper-alloy Roman wide-cuff, penannular bracelet, possibly a military armilla, c. AD 43-100. Description: The fragment is a folded strip of copper-alloy with a terminal with rounded corners. It has two parallel lines of chased triangles along its length close to the edge of the bracelet. The edges have been highly abraded and the snapped end is uneven. The fragment is a mid turquoise-green colour typical of patinated copper-alloy. Much of the decoration of this object is highly worn. Measurements: 23.32mm long, 11.04mm wide, 14.78mm thi…
Created on: Friday 17th March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 18th May 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sheldwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-B3191B
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of copper-alloy bracelet likely late Roman in date, c.250-410AD Description: The fragment remains as a narrow flat band broken at one end. The convex display face bears decoration comprising of alternate bands of blank and incised hashed panels. The complete end has a very slight flick to it. The bangle has been slightly flattened out which is not unusual for these fragments. It is a very dark brown colour possibly suggesting a high tin content or coating. Measurements: 41.18mm long, 5.19mm wide, 1.31mm thick and 1.75g Discussion: Bracelets with groups of transv…
Created on: Friday 29th July 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 4th October 2016
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Record ID: KENT-CBD36E
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy bracelet or bangle fragment of likely roman date. Narrow D-sectioned band fragment, neither terminal is orignal and are relatively clean breaks. The entire fragment is twisted. No decoration is present. The fragment is a very dark grey/black colour indicating that the copper-alloy used has a high tin content. Dating of these undecorated bangles is dificult and may have some overlap with the early medieval period. A number of roman examples are presented by Nina Crummy (1983, 38, #1640-1651). Measurements: 45.83mm long, 6.4mm wide, 4.56mm thick and 7.65g in weight
Created on: Friday 6th November 2015
Last updated: Friday 13th November 2015
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Record ID: KENT-CB89AA
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy strip bracelet or bangle fragment of likely roman date. Narrow vesica sectioned band fragment, neither terminal is orignal and are relatively clean breaks. The entire fragment is slightly twisted. No decoraiton is present. The fragment is mottled light brown and light green. Dating of these undecorated bangles is dificult and may have some overlap with the early medieval period. A number of roman examples are presented by Nina Crummy (1983, 38, #1640-1651). Measurements: 28.88mm long, 5.5mm wide, 3.12mm thick and 2.94g in weight
Created on: Friday 6th November 2015
Last updated: Friday 13th November 2015
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Record ID: KENT-792817
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy thin strip bracelet or bangle fragment. Narrow D-sectioned band fragment, broken at one. The convex display face bears decoration comprising a band of sixteen incised lines unevenly spaced 6mm form complete strap end. The complete end has a notch and ridge which may relate to a join or clasp, possibly even extra decoraiton.. Another bracelet fragment, differently decorated can be seen on the database; NLM-4DABC8. Suggested date: Later Roman, 250-410 AD, based off similar finds on the database SF-73B8E8 (undecorated fragment), WMID-F98122 (undecoratted complete) and Crummy…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd April 2015
Last updated: Monday 11th May 2015
Spatial data recorded.