Record ID: WAW-3289BC
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Wokingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester type brooch dating to the late Iron Age to early Roman period (c. AD 25-60). The object consists of the partial head and bow. All other features are now missing. The head has two worn wings and the remains of the integral coiled spring on the reverse. The top of the head has a constriction to hold the lop loop of the spring in place, with part of the spring retained. The bow is circular in section and curves away from the head, tapering to a sharp point. There are no signs of a catchplate. The object is mid-brown in colour. For a comparable e…
Created on: Thursday 17th March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 5th April 2022
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Record ID: GLO-4002BB
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wokingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy trumpet brooch that has an oval head plate that has a single loop on the reverse that would have held the spring which is now missing. The bow emanates from the front of the head and has a central ridge running down its length to the apex of the bow where there is a small moulded seated bird. The bird is a simple projecting inverted arch with the bottom terminal extended with a short semi-circular bar forming the head. Below the knee the remainder of the bow is truncated.
Created on: Monday 25th February 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 10th February 2021
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Record ID: SUR-DF2759
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wokingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The upper part with spring of a Roman copper-alloy Colchester derivate, Harlow brooch of  CD Ha 2.a. The brooch has a prominent spine with a central groove and with notching on each side. There are mouldings on the side wings.
Created on: Thursday 18th May 2017
Last updated: Thursday 14th July 2022
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Record ID: SUR-5FB7E5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wokingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper-alloy annular brooch with 12 low rounded cushions on the frame. The hinged pin sits on a constriction andh is made from a different alloy to the frame.
Created on: Saturday 4th February 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd March 2017
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Record ID: SUR-CACF63
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wokingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Roman cast copper alloy bow brooch, probably of Trumpet derivative type. Only the lower part of the brooch survives together with its catchplate. The bow is divided into three vertical cells; the outer two are infilled with blue enamel but the colour of the missing enamel in the central cell is unclear. At the foot of the brooch is a broken attachment loop.
Created on: Wednesday 21st May 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 12th October 2016
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Record ID: SUR-E04147
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wokingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn fragment of an object in the form of a horse. The horse is running to the left. Its mane is in the form of a crest with transverse lines. The rear half od the horse is missing. The back is plain and there is no evidence for attachment. The object does not appear to be of Roman date (Sally Worrell, pers.comm.) but the patina and worn condition suggest it may be ancient.
Created on: Wednesday 28th August 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 11th September 2013
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Record ID: SUR-E005D7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wokingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn Roman bow brooch of Dolphin type. The bow has a prominent ridge on its upper part. The spring survives but the pin and catchplate are both missing.
Created on: Wednesday 28th August 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 28th August 2013
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Record ID: SUR-2FFE64
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wokingham
Workflow stage: Published
A worn fragment comprising the upper part of a Roman copper alloy brooch of probable Polden Hill type. The brooch is plain and has a D-section bow which swells in the middle. On the head is a hole to take the chord of the spring. The brooch retains traces of a white metal coating.
Created on: Thursday 20th June 2013
Last updated: Monday 9th December 2013
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Record ID: SUR-AF50E7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wokingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy early medieval disc brooch of 5th or 6th century date. The edges are very worn and both the spring and pin, originally of iron, are missing. The brooch is decorated with a worn random mass of punched annulets.
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd October 2018
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Record ID: SUR-4F8133
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Wokingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn and incomplete cast copper alloy late Iron Age or early Roman bow brooch of two-piece early Colchester type. The brooch has short plain wings. The spring and chord partially survive but the catchplate is missing.
Created on: Wednesday 20th February 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 20th February 2013
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Record ID: SUR-FD70D5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wokingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two fragments of spring and chord from a Roman bow brooch.
Created on: Thursday 4th March 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: SUR-FD6AF3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wokingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The spring and pin from a Roman bow brooch.
Created on: Thursday 4th March 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: SUR-FD63D5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wokingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The lower part of a Roman bow brooch. The catchplate is solid and the bow is plain with a D-section.
Created on: Thursday 4th March 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: SUR-FD51C3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wokingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The lower part of a Roman bow brooch, possibly of Colchester type. The catchplate has a triangular cut-out and the circular section bow is plain.
Created on: Thursday 4th March 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: SUR-FD3C04
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wokingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A distorted Roman bow brooch of uncertain type. The narrow wire-like bow has a circular section with the remains of a thin catchplate. The housing is now empty and similar to that found on brooches of Langton Down type.
Created on: Thursday 4th March 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: SUR-FD2E81
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wokingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The upper part of a Roman bow brooch of Polden Hill type. The spring survives. The upper part of the bow is decorated with two diagonal notches on each side (forming a V), and there are two raised transverse bands below, bisected by a deep groove along the spine.
Created on: Thursday 4th March 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: SUR-FD15C1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wokingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The upper part of a Roman bow brooch of Langton Down type. The copper alloy spring still survives in its housing.
Created on: Thursday 4th March 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: SUR-FCDC08
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wokingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The upper part of a Roman bow brooch of Trumpet Derivative type. The spring is of iron. On the bow is a knop in the form of a double calyx and there are two grooves along the spine. The ends against the head plate with a V-shaped ridge.
Created on: Thursday 4th March 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: SUR-FCD311
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wokingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The upper part of a Roman bow brooch of Langton Down type. The spring is missing.
Created on: Thursday 4th March 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: BERK-BB15D7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wokingham
Workflow stage: Published
A Medieval brooch, circular, and decorated on the front with grooves alternately occupied by spheres and words from an inscription. The inscription reads: + avez tout mon coer a vre plaisir (have all my heart at your pleasure) The reverse of the brooch is decorated with four-petalled flowers and sprigs of foliage. The brooch would originally have been enamelled. Dimensions: diameter 32 mm The brooch is gold, and dates from the fifteenth century.
Created on: Thursday 27th September 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 19th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swallowfield CP', grid reference and parish protected.