Record ID: BUC-89D126
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy brooch, probably a dolphin type, in rather poor condition and with iron corrosion products deposited on it. The brooch has no iron used in its manufacture so this may come from proximity to an iron object after burial. Due to damage the wing measurement of 9mm is approximate
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marston Moretaine', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-DEFC27
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Roman Trumpet brooch dating from 75-175 AD. Behind the head, the circular headloop remains intact and complete, where a hinged copper-alloy pin would have been held in place with a cylindrical axis bar. The upper bow is rhomboid in section and undecorated. The central moulding, which does not extend to the back of the brooch, consists of three petals either side of a moulded ridge. There are two further parallel moulded ridges either side of this central feature. The lower bow is also rhomboid in section, with a central arris and a longitudinal line on eith…
Created on: Wednesday 16th January 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.