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Record ID: BUC-095886
Object type: TORC
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete piece of gold ribbon or bracelet possibly dating to the Bronze Age, 2350BC to 800 BC. The ribbon is a long thin strip of a gold, which has been folded three times over itself, and terminates at either end with a rounded edge. The surface of the ribbon has been scratched. There is no decoration visible. The ribbon is a yellow gold colour, and measures 76.1mm in length, 7.3mm in width, 0.6mm in thickness, and weighs 4.23g.
Similar to Record KENT-21C63F on the database.
Created on: Thursday 2nd September 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Grendon', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: BH-B6C885
Object type: TORC
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A fragment of gold flange-twisted torc dating to the Middle Bronze Age (c. 1300-1100 BC). The fragment is a small section of the four-flanged twisted bar that is cruciform or '+' shaped in cross-section. It is broken at both ends.
Measurements: The fragment measures 19.2mm in length, a maximum of 8.9mm wide, 8.2mm thick and weighs 3.31 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd July 2019
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
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Record ID: BH-7128EA
Object type: TORC
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete gold flange-twisted torc and accompanying fragment of bar dating to the Middle Bronze Age (c. 1300-1100 BC).
The torc comprises a section of the body and one of the plain terminals. The body of the torc consists of a regular four-flanged twisted bar that is cruciform or '+' shaped in cross-section. One end of this bar is broken relatively evenly but some of the flanges are bent, while the other end is attached to the plain terminal. The terminal, which is bent inwards on itself at its thinnest point, is circular in cross-section and expands gradually towards its …
Created on: Wednesday 17th October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
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Record ID: BUC-C07E88
Object type: TORC
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
Two middle Bronze Age ribbon torcs.
Description
1. A gold ribbon torc with hooks at both ends which has been folded and bent in eight places. A narrow thicker section of un-hammered wire has been left in the centre of the torc and at both ends. The latter narrow lengths have been folded back on themselves to form the simple hook fasteners. The surfaces are smooth and the colour a shiny light gold.
Folded length: 100.5mm; approx unfolded length: 346.7mm; max width of ribbon; 8.8mm; min width of ribbon: 2mm; thickness range; 0.4mm-1.4mm; length of hooks: 8.4mm; thickness of hoo…
Created on: Wednesday 19th August 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2017
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Ellesborough area', grid reference and parish protected.
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