Record ID: NARC-B07525
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Brooch of Roman date (AD 50-80). The object is a Colchester Derivative (dolphin) brooch with a hinge mechanism. The object is composed of tubular wings with perforations at each end to accommodate the axis bar. At the centre of the back of the wings is a rectangular notch from which the partially retained pin projects. The head is hump-like in profile. The wings decorated with two incised bands at the outer ends. The head of the bow is decorated with two longitudinal grooves. The bow terminates in an old, abraded transverse break. The metal i…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-A20E54
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Brooch of Roman date (AD 43-75). The object is a hinged Hod Hill type. The object is composed of an incomplete sub-rectangular plate which has been rolled forwards around an axis bar. The sub-oval cylinder created by doing so retains an axis bar, there is a sub-rectangular slot at the apex of the reverse of the head, from which a partial tapering pin extends. The bow of the brooch is sub-rectangular and is slightly curved in profile. It projects from an expended rectangular collar at the base of the head, from which it tapers out and is decorated with lo…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: IOW-9F4AB0
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Roman brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill sub-type, c.AD 75-200. The brooch consists of the wings and upper bow only. It is missing the spring, the pin, the lower catchplate. The wings take the form of a cylinder capped with two perforated, oval wing caps. It has an open back into which the missing spring would have originally fitted.  The upper bow consists of a raised knop pierced by a circular hole (now missing) that is positioned at the bow’s centre above the wings. The knop diffuses into a raised ridge that runs vertically down…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-235C78
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Brooch of Roman date (AD 43-75). The object is a hinged Hod Hill type. The head of the brooch is composed of a sub-rectangular plate which has been rolled forwards around an axis bar. The sub-oval cylinder created by doing so is now filled with copper alloy corrosion by-product. A sub-rectangular slot at the apex of the reverse of the head, to accommodate the pin, now missing. The bow of the brooch is sub-rectangular in cross section and is slightly curved in profile. It projects from a narrowed section at the base of the head, from which it expands in…
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: BH-E7C72B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Colchester derivative, rearhook type brooch dating to the Roman period (c. AD 40-70). The brooch comprises the wings, spring, the rearhook, the bow (upper and lower) and the foot. The pin is missing. The wings are semi-cylindrical, open-ended and divided by the rearhook. The surfaces of the wings have grooved decoration. The rearhook is plain. The interior of the wings is occupied by an eight-coil spring made of circular-sectioned copper-alloy wire, four coils on each side. One of the inner coils is broken that extended to the pin stem. A…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th January 2024
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Record ID: BH-D22C31
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Roman Hod Hill, plain lower bow, variant type brooch dating to the period c. AD 43-75. The brooch consists of the head, the upper bow, the lower bow and the catch plate. The hinged pin is missing. The head of the brooch consists of two short pointed wings. Between the wings is a forwardly bent sub-rectangular knop and, at the base of this, a short point. The arrangement is reminiscent of the Colchester one piece spring system. The upper bow extends from the lower edge of the head into a long sub-trapezoidal plate. The plate is shallowly …
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
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Record ID: WREX-7E7908
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Roman copper alloy Colchester derivative T-shaped brooch dating c75-150AD. The wings are cylindrical in shape and are decorated with a series of simple vertical groove at their terminals. The pin and axis bar, which would have been set within the hollow wings, are missing. The bow is plano-convex in section and comma shaped in profile but is broken at the mid-point. The catchplate and foot are also missing. The brooch has a slightly pitted surface and a pale brown/green patina. Measurements: length: 27.0mm; width: 48.6mm; thickness: 10.6mm; weight: 22.99g
Created on: Friday 5th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Boughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-7E4237
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Polden Hill brooch, of Roman dating (c80-120AD). Only the head of the brooch and part of the bow, which is broadly D shape in section, survives.  The head is decorated with two parallel moulded groves than run down the centre of the head.  The wings, spring, pin, catchplate and foot are all missing.  The brooch has a dark brown/green patina. Measurements: length: 24.8mm; width: 11.0mm; thickness at bow: 4.6mm; weight: 
Created on: Friday 5th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Croxden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-09B25F
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman cast copper-alloy bracelet dating c. AD 250-410. The bracelet consists of one terminal and part of the body. The strip is broadly rectangular and D-shape in cross-section. From the squared terminal the side of the strip gradually narrow to an old worn transverse break. Most of the strip is plain. The terminal is decorated with four transverse grooves of varying width and depth. The underside is relatively flat and undecorated. All surfaces have a mottled light to mid brown patination and are heavily worn and abraded. The bracelet measures 37.7mm long an…
Created on: Thursday 31st August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 31st August 2023
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Record ID: BH-091969
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman cast copper-alloy Hod Hill brooch dating c. AD 43-70. The brooch comprises the upper bow, lower bow and foot, and is bent so that the broken upper edge of the upper bow meets the base of the foot. The upper bow is rectangular with decoration of four vertical ridges. The upper edge is unevenly broken. The lower edge tapers into the plain lower bow. This is broadly triangular and D-sectioned, with tapering sides that terminate at a flared rounded foot. The base of the foot is flat and D-shaped. The reverse of the brooch is undecorated. The patina acr…
Created on: Thursday 31st August 2023
Last updated: Saturday 14th October 2023
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Record ID: WREX-119E72
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Roman trumpet brooch dating to c.AD 75-175. See Mackreth (2011) TR 1.3a1-1.4 Plate 82 no.5214 The head of the brooch has the typical oval shape of the trumpet brooch that splays quite widely. Underneath, the head is flat with the remnants of a perforated lug. The probable sprung pin is completely missing. The surface of the head is decorated with a band of relief decoration. Below the head is a triple element moulded knop with a large circular disc in the centre that protrudes widely on all sides and is decorated with a wavy line. This is&nbs…
Created on: Monday 7th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llandegla', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-7B1CC4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete early Roman copper alloy possibly Hod Hill Aucissa derivative brooch. 43-70 AD. The bow is intact but the catchplate and hinge pin are missing. The hinge for the pin was formed by the rolling of the head back onto itself with a vertical slot for the pin. The bow has a central ridge decorated with 2 bands down its length. The bow curves out in a similar manner to an Aucissa brooch. The bow shows signs of tinning or silvering. The bow tapers to a waist and there is a cut foot at the bottom. This brooch is similar to examples in Hattatt (2000) e.g. p.320, fig. 179 no 313…
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tidcombe and Fosbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-FD8BDB
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Colchester derivative, double pierced lug, Harlow type brooch dating to the Roman period (c. AD 50-80). The brooch comprises the wings, spring, upper portion of the pin, the central lug and upper and the lower bow. The foot, catch plate and lower portion of the pin are missing. The wings are semi-cylindrical, open-ended, and divided by a central lug with an upper and lower circular perforation. The external wing surfaces have double-grooved decoration either side. The lug is plain. The wing interior is plain and occupied by a spring of 13 coil…
Created on: Thursday 13th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 13th July 2023
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Record ID: NARC-03D09E
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper/lead alloy Steelyard Weight of Roman date (AD 43-410). The object is hollow cast with a lead alloy core and copper alloy outer casing. the upper end is tapered and retains two short circular sectioned iron spurs which would have formed a suspension loop. The upper end is collared and expands into the pear shaped body, which is decorated with two pairs of concentric circles. The base of the object is abraded exposing the lead alloy core. Height: 55.79mm, Diameter (max): 54.23mm, Diameter (min): 22.59mm, Weight: 685.00g Similar examples can be seen on the Portable…
Created on: Monday 19th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 27th July 2023
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Record ID: KENT-76BAF6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Roman, cast, copper alloy, probable Dolphin or Polden Hill variant fibula or bow brooch. The bow and wings only with corroded rusty deposit in one wing cover representing the iron spring but missing the rest of the spring, pin and catch plate. Relatively plain, simple type with a possible central ridge down the upper length of the bow and possibly over the heel. Very worn and corroded/erroded surfaces. The bow is slightly distorted possibly by agricultural machinery, otherwise a matt green slightly irregular surface. This is likely to date to 45-90AD.…
Created on: Wednesday 31st May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
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Record ID: WREX-E48325
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Polden Hill brooch, of Roman dating (c80-120AD). The head of the brooch rises up from the wings and tapers down towards the foot, forming the bow.  The wings on either side of the head are semi-circular in section.  The spring and axis bar are missing, leaving a concave space behind the wings.  The bow is D shaped in section and broken around the mid point.  The foot, catchplate and pin are missing.  The brooch is decorated with two parallel moulded groves running down the length of the surviving bow.  The brooch has a dark green…
Created on: Friday 12th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 12th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-9380A5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Penannular Brooch of Roman date (AD 50-300). Booth Type A8 (Fowler Type A3). The object is oval in plan and circular in section with flattened terminals which are decorated with an incised circumferential groove. The pin is missing. Length: 41.69mm, Width: 39.08mm, Diameter: 4.87mm, Weight: 15.8g The metal is dark green in colour with a predominantly smooth patina. Cf. Baylay & Butcher, 2004, p. 141, no. 428.
Created on: Wednesday 26th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 5th May 2023
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Record ID: IOW-577929
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Roman cast copper alloy Hod Hill type E brooch, c.AD 40-60. This is a fragment of the bow and catchplate of a Roman Hod Hill brooch, decorated with a series of four transverse ribs. This piece is D-shaped in cross section with a convex front and flat back and curved in profile. Part of the catchplate has survived and extends out from the length of the bow, although its edges have broken off. The head, pin, foot, and portions of the catchplate are missing. This fragment is severely worn and corroded.
Created on: Tuesday 11th April 2023
Last updated: Monday 24th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-B1B405
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Brooch of Roman date (AD 43-100). Dolphin type. The object is composed of moulded semi-circular wings, each of which is decorated with a raised crescents two pairs of linear bands and a single linear band at the outer edge.  The wings are hollow and retain a partial coiled wire spring which is threaded through a back curved hook at the apex of the head. The bow projects from the head and is rectangular in plan and D shaped in section due to a moulded central raised rib running longitudinally. The bow terminates in a transverse break, resulting in th…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2023
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Record ID: NARC-9CC502
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Trumpet brooch of Roman date (AD 80-200). Bayley and Butcher 2004, Group B. The brooch is composed of a sub-rectangular head plate with a broken loop at its apex. The plate is decorated with three incised transverse grooves, the upper portion of the loop is missing due to an old, abraded break. The back of the head is concave with two outer projecting lugs, and a coiled wire spring, and pin. The head is ovate with the bow emanating from the. The front of the bow is decorated with a moulded acanthus flower at the apex and a collar above. Below the mouldin…
Created on: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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