Record ID: HESH-9B9E96
Object type: STUD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy pin or stud of probable later Iron Age or early Roman date 200 BC – 200 AD). The stud is complete consisting of a domed bi-convex head which tapers to a slight short shaft. The head is decorated with an incised pattern of a debased spiral formed from incised lines set around a central raised pellet or dome. The pattern is not well achieved being uneven and irregular in design. The shaft is an irregular square shaped section which tapers to a point. The pin is a mid brown green colour with a thick well polished patina which is abraded and laminating. The length of th…
Created on: Thursday 29th October 2009
Last updated: Monday 13th October 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ross on Wye', grid reference and parish protected.