Record ID: CORN-5429A9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper alloy developed T-shaped brooch dating to the period c. AD 50-100 AD. The brooch comprises the head, wings, bow and catchplate, the pin is missing. The brooch head has two cylindrical wings with open ends, decorated with a series of vertical incised grooves. One wing is complete, but the other ends in an old break. The wings housed the axis bar for the hinged pin mechanism, and there is a stub of the pin is still attached. There is what appears to be iron corrosion product on the rear of the wings and head, possibly from an iron axis bar. The bow e…
Created on: Wednesday 18th November 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 21st June 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St. Hilary', grid reference and parish protected.