Record ID: HAMP-DBAD3A
Object type: TORC
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of Middle Bronze Age (probably Penard phase, c. 1300 - 1100 BC) flange- or bar-twisted gold torc bent almost in half on itself longitudinally, with breaks at either end. The torc has a cruciform (x-shaped) cross-section with four flanges, although they twist in such a way as to give a circular cross-section around the flanges. The breaks are quite sharp, suggesting they could be quite recent. The bend is not quite at the centre of the object. The ends, both slightly squashed, measure 8.2x6.2mm and 8.4x7.3mm. At these breaks the flanges are c.0.6-0.8mm thick, with a thicke…
Created on: Wednesday 10th April 2019
Last updated: Friday 5th November 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-C8DC02
Object type: TORC
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Middle Bronze Age (probably Penard phase, c. 1300 - 1100 BC) flange- or bar-twisted gold torc, consisting of a section including one complete end (Eogan 1967). The torc has a cruciform (x-shaped) cross-section with four flanges coming to a sub-square terminal where the flanges are only minimally visible. It is bent at a curved right angle shortly before the break at the other end. The complete end is square in cross-section, measuring 2.9x2.8mm. From here the flanges start to become defined and then begin to twist. At the deepest the depth between the flanges is 1.5mm d…
Created on: Wednesday 18th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 29th April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Droxford', grid reference and parish protected.