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Record ID: ESS-591D80
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy, probable Langton Down brooch dating from the late Iron Age to early Roman periods (AD 25-60). The fragment survives as the wings and part of the bow; the pin, foot and catchplate are all missing. At the top of the brooch, there are semi-circular wings which form the head and are undecorated. The bow extends from the head at c. 90 degrees and the front bears six incised lateral, parallel lines forming ridges between. Hattatt (1989) illustrates a similar example, p306 no 769, which he dates between AD 25-60.
Created on: Monday 8th December 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 19th August 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fingringhoe', grid reference and parish protected.