Record ID: BERK-5AC896
Object type: TORC
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE 2016 T662. A distorted annular gold hoop of Bronze Age or Iron Age date. The hoop is formed of cylindrical band of sheet metal that is flat in cross section and with no joins apparent. The band has been folded longitudinally to create a central ridge but the whole object is now bent and distorted. There is no decoration on either side of the band. This object is similar to a so-called' dorsal muff' from an Iron Age torc (see NMS-C6DFC1 / 2007 T119 for comparison), but it may also an ornament (such as a hiar or dress accessory) of Middle to Late Bronze Age date ho…
Created on: Thursday 18th August 2016
Last updated: Monday 9th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Northmoor CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-CC3000
Object type: TORC
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A three-sided gold fragment, 25mm long, now worn and flattened. This is a fragment probably from a three-stranded twisted bar torc dating to the Middle Bronze Age, c 1300-1150BC. Gillian Varndell, Curator, Department of Britain, Europe and Prehistory
Created on: Friday 8th November 2013
Last updated: Sunday 8th November 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-0CE905
Object type: TORC
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy terminal possibly a terminal fragment from an Iron Age bracelet or a torc (800BC-100AD). The shaft is slightly curved and hollow with a small rivet hole just below the circular flat head. The hollow shaft tapers from 7.9mm - 7.00mm. Worn and very corroded with light green patches over dark green. Dimensions: Length 22.8mm; weight 7.1g
Created on: Saturday 13th October 2007
Last updated: Thursday 4th July 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-BF3445
Object type: TORC
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age copper alloy beaded section probably from a beaded torc (circa 800 BC-AD100). The object is hollow and gently curves. At one end there are two diametrically opposed circular perforations, possibly rivet holes. The middle section is decoration with moulded ridges and grooves that extend 75% around the circumference, the inner surface is smooth. Mid green patina. A similar example is illustrated in MacGregor (1976 no. 201) however that example does not have the rivet holes and the beading is slightly different. Dimensions: length: 39.80mm; diameter: 9.26mm; weight: 19.…
Created on: Thursday 28th September 2006
Last updated: Friday 3rd May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Letcombe Regis', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PAS-BF4245
Object type: TORC
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
The neckring is made from a heavy, thick bar of oval cross-section, which is thickest in the middle and tapers towards both ends. The terminals are finished off as flat oval surfaces. The object appears to have had a good surface finish prior to damage and it has been left entirely plain. The original curvature of the ornament has been distorted asymmetrically so that one arm is more extended than the other. The middle of the bar bears deep >cuts= across both faces apparently having been formed by ancient chisel strikes. Dimensions and metal content: Maximum dimension (distorted) 20…
Created on: Wednesday 9th July 2003
Last updated: Wednesday 10th August 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Moulsford', grid reference and parish protected.