Record ID: WAW-B22319
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman (AD c. 69-96) T-shaped brooch: The cylindrical crossbar holds an axis bar. The crossbar has a central slot on the reverse to allow the pin to be hinged which is now incomplete. The wings are undecorated. The bow protrudes from the centre of the cross bar and is slightly hump-like and is an elongated sub semi-circle in section. The bow and bow head are decorated with a vertical ridge with fine transverse notches. The bow tapers to a blunt foot. On the reverse there is an integral catchplate which has a circular perforation. The exterior face of the catchplate curl is decorated wi…
Created on: Wednesday 25th June 2014
Last updated: Monday 30th June 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-AF2159
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Roman (AD 43-70) copper alloy Hod Hill brooch, consisting of the head and part of the upper bow only, with a probably incomplete pin. It measures 15.11mm in length and weighs 1.36g. The wings are 14.03mm in width with a central slot for the pin. They curl forwards to hold the axis bar, which remains in the form of iron corrosion (visible at either end of the wings and in the slot). One of the wings is rather shorter than the other and is probably damaged. The head is triangular in shape, narrowing to 6.67mm wide just above the top of the upper bow, which is 8.23mm wide.…
Created on: Wednesday 25th June 2014
Last updated: Thursday 10th July 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-AC1567
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete and damaged medieval silver artefact, possibly a brooch, with traces of gilding. The object is square in cross-section, with two of the rims decorated with an incised zigzag pattern. It is broken at both ends, with one terminating in a plain tip. In terms of age and as the object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996. Dimensions: length 46.6 mm, width of cross-section 4.6 mm at the largest point. Treasure case: 2014 T436. A similar example which can be found on the database is Hinds, …
Created on: Wednesday 25th June 2014
Last updated: Monday 3rd October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Huxley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-AAF868
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy plate brooch dating to the Roman period, c. 2nd century AD. The object is circular in plan and is flat with a raised central faceted conical boss on the outer face. The boss is surrounded by four circumferential grooves. Eight projections with a rounded terminal decorate the outer edge of the object, one of which is incomplete. The boss is riveted to the plate and the rivet can be seen at the rear of the object. At the rear of the object is a hinge, pin and catchplate, all of which are complete. The rivet measures 2.35mm in diameter. The object has a dark green …
Created on: Wednesday 25th June 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 25th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Doddington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-A8A050
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy Roman (AD c.43-c.200) trumpet derivative brooch, consisting of most of the foot and part of the catchplate. Overall, the fragment measures 16.5mm long, 16.6mm wide and 4.8mm thick. It weighs 2.08. It is in the broad shape of an isoscelese trapezoid. It is broken along its narrow edge. The front surface is decorated with a grooved border around the intact edges. At the centre is a rectangular area divided by diagonal lines into a pattern of inlaid triangles and diamonds. The diamonds are inlaid with blue enamel and the triangles are inlaid with yellow en…
Created on: Wednesday 25th June 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 8th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Lindsey', grid reference and parish protected.