Record ID: GLO-1BB966
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy annular brooch. The incomplete frame is lozenge-shaped in cross-section and is decorated on the inside edge with a series for incised cross saltires. The outside of the frame is decorated with a double zigzag line that is formed from a series of stamped dots. Remains of the pin constriction are still present at one broken end. The cast copper-alloy pin is still retained complete, and has an open loop for attachment with a transverse moulded bar separating the loop from the main shaft. Filemarks are visible on the pin.
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Last updated: Monday 1st October 2018
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Record ID: LIN-1ADEA1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a Roman copper alloy Trumpet brooch. Only the lower half of the brooch survives. The lower half of the bow is triangular in section and has a damaged catchplate on the reverse. The bow terminates with a flat, rounded foot.
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Branston and Mere', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-1AD13B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a Roman copper alloy T-shaped brooch. The brooch has semi-cylindrical wings in section, with the remains of a loop at the top in the middle. A rectangular bow extends below. The bow is plano-convex in section and is only very slightly arched. The front of the bow is decorated with two vertical rows of triangular recessed cells, each containing red enamel. The lower half of the brooch is missing, as is the spring and pin.
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Branston and Mere', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: OXON-1A3FD6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy brooch of early Roman date. The brooch is broadly lozenge-shaped in plan, with two opposing triangles either side of a horizontally aligned rectangular boss. There are six rounded knops arranged around the edges of the brooch, with a further knops located at either terminal end. There is the remains of degraded enamel on the front of the brooch, which may originally have been red although Mackreth notes that brooches of this type contained blue enamel (see below). On the reverse of the brooch is the pin, hinge and catchplate. For an exact likeness see Mac…
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Last updated: Monday 12th August 2019
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Record ID: ESS-1A0947
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy brooch probably dating to the Roman period. The brooch would probably have been circular in shape although only a quarter of the circle remains. There are two tubular turrets remaining on the brooch, possibly out of four, which would have contained a jewel or stone. Between the turrets is a double phallic symbol. The turrets are connected by a semi-circular sectioned curved bar. At the base of one of the turrets is a hole which either held the hinge for the pin or was the locating hole for the pin. At the base of each turret opposite the existing joining b…
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Last updated: Monday 14th May 2018
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Record ID: KENT-19BDB7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of cast heavily worn copper-alloy probable a brooch, possibly a late Iron Age or early Roman (AD 25-60)., 'Langton Down' brooch. Description: The object is rectangular in plan,and cross section, of the same width and thicknes along it's length. The lower end terminates at the well worn historic break, The upper end is at right angle to what may have been the coil slot, this is now missing. The outer surface is decorated with two parell incised lines running the length of the object, also other very worn incised decoration. The fragment is heavily worn and patinated a mid…
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Last updated: Friday 18th May 2018
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Record ID: DENO-19AE21
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper alloy brooch of the Colchester derivative hinged pin type dating to the period circa AD 43-175. The pin and catch plate are missing and half of the bar of the hinge is missing from the wing. The wings are hollowed semi-cylindrical shaped. They are decorated on the front with diagonal moulded ridges of beads. The bow is decorated with beaded ridging stretching down the length of the bow. Set either side of this ridge are decorative incisisions. The bow tapers towards the foot, narrowing into the catchplate that is broken off. The bow has also broken before re…
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
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Record ID: KENT-189BD1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn and incomplete cast copper-alloy late Iron Age or early Roman (AD 25-60)., 'Langton Down' brooch. Description: It has a bilateral spring, the spring is badly corroded and may have had an axis bar inserted through the coils. The spring would have been enclosed within curled wings to the rear of the head. The spring, pin and catch plate are missing; the brooch terminates across the stem above the catch plate. The brooch is decorated with linear mouldings, these are very worn; therefore the original design is obscured. The bulbous head (this protrudes from the cross bar…
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 10th May 2018
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Record ID: BERK-17CEB5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy annular brooch dating to the medieval period (c.1250-1400). Cast band with two collets or cells and raised ribs. Partial pin attached.
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Last updated: Sunday 8th November 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-17A6DC
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A damaged, copper alloy Roman knee brooch, dating from AD 150 - 250. The upper part of the brooch, consisting of the bow and headplate is intact, but the spring mechanism has disintegrated and the pin is missing. The bow is D shaped in cross-section and undecorated. The headplate is semi-circular and is also undecorated. In the centre of the reverse of the headplate is a flat, integral projection with a U shaped notch in the upper edge to accommodate the spring mechanism's external chord, and a circular perforation to accept a copper alloy pin axis bar, a fragment of which remains in …
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 13th June 2018
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Record ID: BERK-170642
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy T-shaped brooch dating to the Roman period (AD 75-150). Missing hinge pin, foot and catch. The brooch is decorated similar to that noted by Hattatt (2007, Fig. 163) no. 1520 where the head of the brooch has a central, vertical, moulded ridge between two oblique ribs which taper to meet at a point, forming a 'V' shape down the length of the bow. Underneath the V-shaped ribs, the bow is also raised and moulded into a 'V' shape, defined by two grooves, which run parallel to the outside edges of the tapering bow.
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Last updated: Sunday 8th November 2020
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Record ID: BERK-16AB17
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete early-medieval (Anglo Saxon, c.AD450-550) gilded copper-alloy saucer brooch. The upper surface of the brooch has a raised double border within which is a central chip-carved anthropomorphic forward facing mask in relief.
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 29th August 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-16A9F0
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, silver gilt, Medieval brooch depicting two women, AD. 1300-1500. The object comprises a roughly pentagonal frame that is formed by two standing women, each with an arm raised towards a 'fruit' hanging from a tree. The base is formed of floral scrolling. The object is missing the loop and pin that would have been attached beneath one of the women's outstretched arms. The object has been damaged and is bent slightly lengthways. The rear of the piece is undecorated. The upper surfaces of the design have become worn and this obscures much of the finer detail of the piece. …
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Last updated: Monday 2nd November 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Compton area', grid reference and parish protected.