Record ID: WMID-77F1F9
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible Early Roman copper-alloy pin from a buckle dating to circa AD 43-100. The object consists of a central stem with from which there are two upward curving arms terminating with a zoomorphic head. The central stem would presumably once have been perforated at the upper terminal however this detail is now lost. The head terminals face the central stem and have open mouths. There are incised eyes and ears featured. The object has a brown coloured patina across all surfaces. There is a comparative pin recorded on the PAS database; (BH-D52892) discovered in Buckinghams…
Created on: Thursday 11th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 2nd July 2020
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Record ID: WMID-782030
Object type: EAR RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy probable Roman ear-ring ring, dating to the period circa AD 43-400. The object is circular and forms an incomplete hoop which has a sub-oval cross-section. The terminals are narrowed and pointed. The ends almost meet and are slightly angled away from each other. The object has a mid-brown coloured patina across all surfaces with a small trace of gilding. Objects of this shape are quite common finds from Roman contexts and are usually interpreted as earrings (Allason-Jones "Ear-Rings in Roman Britain", this is interpreted as Type 1 common from 1st to the 4th centur…
Created on: Thursday 11th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 12th January 2018
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Record ID: WMID-787250
Object type: BELL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and corroded copper-alloy clapper bell of possible Roman or Early Medieval date (c. AD 43-1100). The bell is incomplete as the clapper is missing. th eobject is conical in form with sides that flare out from the apex. At the upper edge is an intergral suspension loop that has a circular perforation. The suspension loop is angular and broadly lozenge shaped in form. The bell is undecorated and has a mid-green coloured patina. It has been flattened and the rim has suffered some damage, probably from th eplough soil. There are several bells to be found on the PAS database with …
Created on: Thursday 11th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 12th January 2018
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Record ID: WMID-49F4ED
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill type, of Roman date (AD 80-400). The axis bar and spring mechanism appear intact although they are heavily corroded. The pin is missing. The wings are cylindrical in plan with wing / end caps intact. Three of the spring coils are visible at the reverse. The bow is broad where it meets the wings it then tapers to a rounded knop foot. At the reverse of the brooch the catchplate is damaged and is broadly triangular in profile. The ends of the wings are decorated with a vertical incision and an adjacent rib in light…
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2018
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2018
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Record ID: WMID-49B76E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy two part brooch of colchester derivative circa AD 25-60. The brooch is incomplete and consists of the wings which are semi-circular in form. The bow is a seperate piece that has been riveted to the centre of the wings. The rivet can be seen at the reverse. The bow is a circular tube in form that tapers to a broken point. At the upper edge the bow has a flat edged terminal. The sping and pin mechanism are missing. The catchplate is also damaged and incomplete. The decoration consist of four raised circular pellets that have been riveted through the wings and th…
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2018
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2018
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Record ID: WMID-B26E39
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill (Mackreth 2011, Chapter 3, Part 3, Group 4b, c.f. Mackreth Type 4b, Plate 46, AD c. 75-400. The axis bar and spring mechanism are almost complete, only the length of spring that passes above the coil and is held in place by a perforated lug is missing. The pin is also missing. The wings are cylindrical in plan with wing / end caps intact and the axis bar is visible as it has pierced the wing caps. The bow is hump like and is rounded at the upper section as it meets the wings. At the reverse of the head is the spring mechanism…
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2018
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2018
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Record ID: WMID-B208B4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill type CD PH 4. i2 type of Roman date (AD 120-240). The axis bar and spring mechanism are missing, along with the pin and catchplate. The wings are semi-cylindrical in plan with wing / end caps intact and the remains of the axis bar that have pierced the wing caps. The bow head is slightly concave at the upper section as it joins the head of the brooch. At the reverse of the head is a rectangular slot that would have held the spring mechanism. The wing caps are decorated with a vertical rib at either end. At the hea…
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 1st November 2022
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Record ID: WMID-B34C93
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a Roman trumpet brooch of Bayley and Butcher 2000, Group B/C. It consists of a fragment of the bow. The head, lower bow and catchplate are missing. The bow is decorated at the upper section by three moulded horizontal ribs. The reverse of the bow is flat apart from the broadly triangular in profile remains of the catchplate. The object has a dark green coloured patina across all surfaces. The fragment measures 39.2 mm in length, 6.8 mm in width, 6.4 mm in thickness and weighs 4.7 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2018
Last updated: Monday 22nd August 2022
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