Record ID: SUR-A13A09
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman skeuomorphic plate brooch, crescent form, with knopped terminals and two cells for an enamel inlay, now lost. The brooch is 23.1mm long and has a flat back with a single in-line pin lug and catchplate. Traces of an iron pin remain at the lug, though the pin itself is missing, Circa 2nd Century AD. As Hattatt(2000), p358, number 1146.
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 12th February 2019
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Record ID: SUR-B7F5A9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a Roman copper alloy bow brooch, comprising the foot and perhaps a 2/3 portion of the bow, of 38.6mm in total. The bow is narrow, 3.6mm wide and straight with no decoration and a round to plano-convex profile. The catchplate is openwork in style with a single large triangular cutaway. 1st -mid 2nd century AD.
Created on: Wednesday 26th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 27th September 2018
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Record ID: SUR-34BB2F
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman conical disc brooch of Hattatt's 'Tutulus' type, possibly of continental origin. The plate is circular and decorated with a band of foliate or chevron decoration between two moulded ridge borders. There is a central conical projection which terminates in a small knop. The surface shows evidence of tinning and possibly the remnants of red enamel. The reverse is flat with a stump of pin lug and an in-line catchplate. Circa 2nd century AD. Cf Hattatt (2000), p 347, number 1070.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 14th April 2021
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Record ID: SUR-35FFEE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman Colchester type brooch, dating to the 1st century AD. Missing the foot, catchplate, spring and pin. The bow has a trapezoidal cross section and is decorated with moulded beaded borders along its edges with a spine composed of two narrow parallel ridges 2.6mm wide. The arms are decorated with moulded ridges around their circumference. The underside of the arms is hollow. There is a stump of loop for the spring mount. As Hattatt (2000), p297, number 1462.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd October 2018
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Record ID: SUR-B03ACC
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy Colchester derivative, double pierced lug, Harlow type brooch complete with spring, but missing catchplate and pin. 24.6mm in length. The arms have moulded lines around their tips. The bow is decorated with a dorsal ridge. As Hattatt (2000), p299, number 889. Circa 1st century AD.
Created on: Monday 8th October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 25th October 2018
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Record ID: SUR-B06E22
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy Colchester derivative, double pierced lug, Harlow type brooch missing spring, catchplate and pin. 32.2mm in length. The arms have a pair of transverse moulded ridges around their tips. The bow has a sub-rounded cross section and is decorated with a narrow dorsal ridge of v-shaped beaded decoration terminating at a pair of transverse moulded ridges at the break with the foot. Circa 1st century AD.
Created on: Monday 8th October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 11th October 2018
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Record ID: SUR-4A7512
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Roman copper alloy brooch comprising the catchplate and foot, 32.2mm in length. The bow has a circular cross sectional profile and is undecorated. The foot is pointed and the catchplate curls up to the right side of the bow. Circa 1st-2nd century AD.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 4th March 2020
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Record ID: SUR-167B51
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a large Roman enameled copper alloy brooch, 38.5mm in length and probably of trumpet derived type. The fragment consists of the foot and part of the bow, with a portion of the catchplate on the reverse. The front is decorated with concentric moulded circles in a roundel on the bow, with a flaring fantail type foot decorated with a pair of moulded spirals around a cup-shaped form. There are extensive traces of enamal between the deeply moulded ridges of the decoration and a white metal coating to their top edges. The reverse is plain, with the stub of a footplate and a si…
Created on: Tuesday 6th November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 6th November 2018
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Record ID: SUR-6DE759
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy rosette derivative (or thistle) form brooch dating from the Iron Age to Roman period (c. AD 20-60), 35.5mm in length. The brooch consists of the edge of the (semi-cylindrical) wings, integral bow and part of the plate. The pin, spring and catchplate are missing. The bow is 3.5mm thick and has a plano-convex profile. The plate is decorated with moulded lines around the point of attachment to the bow. The reverse of the object is rough with a damaged surface. See also BH-7A127C and SWYOR-369B25.
Created on: Wednesday 17th October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 9th June 2020
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Record ID: SUR-D850E3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy brooch, of Colchester derivative two piece type, missing its catchplate, pin, hinge and one arm. The bow has a moulded spine consisting of a double ridge which terminates in a double pierced lug for the hinge. The remaining arm has a pair of transverse grooves around the tip. Circa 1st century AD.
Created on: Monday 22nd October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 25th October 2018
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Record ID: SUR-2E6B6C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman brooch, Colchester derivative type, 21.1mm in length, missing spring, foot, catchplate and pin. The surface is extremely worn and damaged by soil acidity, however no decoration is evident. The bow has a plano-convex profile and flares out at the head, with a spine which extends into a projecting lug for the spring fitting. Circa 1st century AD.
Created on: Wednesday 7th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 8th November 2018
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Record ID: SUR-02D5BB
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman brooch, Hod Hill type, dating to AD 43 - AD 75. The brooch is 42.3mm in length and complete with a catchplate. The bow has a central trapezoidal body, with two flanking knops, one of which is bent under the bow. At either end of the central section there are moulded collars to the hinge section and a long foot which narrows and terminates in a trapezoidal knop. The pin is missing.
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 30th July 2020
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Record ID: SUR-D0DEF3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative type, complete with spring and most of the pin, The wings are semi-cylindrical with engraved borders around each tip. The spring has eight coils and a chord which is held by a loop integral to the bow. The bow is undecorated and has a cross section which tapers from a sub-rounded shoulder to a flat foot with a terminal which curls into a catchplate. Circa 1st Century AD.
Created on: Monday 4th March 2019
Last updated: Thursday 25th April 2019
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Record ID: SUR-9B4A81
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman brooch of Hod Hill type, missing the foot, catchplate and pin. The brooch has a lozengiform bow with a moulded line down the central axis, moulded borders and collars to the head and foot. There are two flanking moulded knops. The hinge has traces of a rusted iron spindle. Circa mid 1st century AD.
Created on: Wednesday 31st October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 31st October 2018
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Record ID: SUR-9B7FBE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy brooch of Langton Down type dating to the late Iron Age or early Roman period, c. 25-60 AD, 39.7mm in length. Missing pin, foot and catchplate. The bow meets the hinge in a semi-circular sectioned winged head and tapers to the foot. It is decorated with moulded longitudinal ridges and a moulded border around the head. The arms are cylindrical and partially enclose the spring.
Created on: Wednesday 31st October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 1st November 2018
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Record ID: SUR-9BA30C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy brooch of Colchester Derivative Polden Hill type, 22.9mm in length. Missing pin, foot and catchplate. The bow has a flat plano convex profile and is decorated with moulded longitudinal borders and a collar around the break with the missing foot. There is a prominant dorsal ridge which forms a loop to hold the copper alloy spring mechanism. The arms are cylindrical, with pierced and angled end caps and moulded transverse ridges at the tips. Circa 1st-2nd century AD.
Created on: Wednesday 31st October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 31st October 2018
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Record ID: SUR-9BD1EE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bent Roman copper alloy brooch of Colchester Derivative Polden Hill type, 27.1mm in length. Missing pin and spring. The bow has a D-shaped profile and is decorated with moulded longitudinal lines and transeverse ridges on the arms which are hollow and C shaped in profile. The foot is bent around and back over the bow. Circa 1st-2nd century AD.
Created on: Wednesday 31st October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 1st November 2018
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Record ID: SUR-17B4F3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy Roman brooch, Maxey bow and fantail type dating to AD 50-150 with a tinned surface. Complete with catchplate and spring but missing pin. The wings are semi-cylindrical and undecorated and a double pierced lug holds the axis bar and spring cord. The bow has three parallel ridges along the spine. The foot flares out to 10.8mm wide, has a moulded linear border surrounding an inner border of dot decoration and joins the bow at a moulded transverse ridge. As Hattatt (2000), p314. Very similar examples on the database include SF-CB0147.
Created on: Tuesday 6th November 2018
Last updated: Saturday 21st March 2020
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Record ID: SUR-198502
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn Roman copper-alloy Colchester derivative, double-lugged, Harlow type brooch. Part of spring remains; pin and catchplate are lost. The bow is bent and undecorated. The arms are flat and appear to have traces of decoration in the form of transverse ridges. Circa 1st century AD.
Created on: Tuesday 6th November 2018
Last updated: Sunday 11th November 2018
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Record ID: SUR-2B08F5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman enamelled oval plate brooch, 26.8mm in length, with a plain moulded outer border and an inner ridged border which divides the field into two portions. The outer part has traces of blue enamel, the central or inner part has lost all its enamel. The reverse is flat with traces of a single pin lug in line with a catchplate. As Hattatt (2000), p364, number 1207. Circa 2nd-3rd century AD.
Created on: Wednesday 7th November 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 7th November 2018
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Record ID: SUR-2B9674
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy fragment of a Roman brooch, 48.7mm in length, comprising the foot, catchplate and portion of the bow. The catchplate is openwork; the bow is undecorated, has a flattened oval cross sectional profile and is 3.9mm in width. Circa 1st century AD.
Created on: Wednesday 7th November 2018
Last updated: Sunday 11th November 2018
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Record ID: SUR-407C4C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy Colchester type brooch, 56.6mm in length, complete with with a 6 coil integral copper alloy spring and stump of pin with an external chord held under a forward facing hook.The bow has a rounded cross section and is undecorated. The catchplate is damaged but appears to have been of openwork design. Circa 1st century AD. As Hattatt p 296 number 250.
Created on: Tuesday 20th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 17th December 2018
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Record ID: SUR-40A272
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large Roman copper alloy Colchester type brooch, 73.5mm in length, missing spring, pin and catchplate and retaining a stump of the retaining hook for the spring chord. The bow has a hexagonal cross section and is undecorated. Circa 1st century AD. Similar to Hattatt p 296 number 15, albeit much larger.
Created on: Tuesday 20th November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 20th November 2018
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Record ID: SUR-40C756
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy Colchester derivative Harlow type brooch. The spring has become detached from one loop and is held in place by the chord which still remains in the intact retaining loop. Missing pin, foot and catchplate. The bow is undecorated, has a plano convex cross section, a pronounced spine and sharp taper in width towards the break at the foot. Circa 1st century AD.
Created on: Tuesday 20th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 29th November 2018
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Record ID: SUR-BB5B02
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy brooch, Polden Hill type, 34.8mm in length, complete with spring but missing pin and catchplate.The bow is narrow and undecorated, with a circular cross section and meets the head at a collar. The arms or wings have end caps around the spring, which is mounted on an iron spindle. Circa late 1st-2nd century AD.
Created on: Monday 26th November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 27th November 2018
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Record ID: SUR-BB79F8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Roman copper alloy brooch comprising the catchplate and foot, 22.1mm in length. The bow has a narrow flattened (vertical) oval profile and is undecorated. The foot is pointed and the catchplate curls up to the right side of the bow. Circa 1st-2nd century AD.
Created on: Monday 26th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 29th November 2018
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Record ID: SUR-E25D76
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A late Roman to early medieval silver penannular brooch, with internal diameter approximately 22mm, which has broken into two fragments at a point half way around the frame. The circular frame is 1.7mm wide and 1.0mm thick with a plano-convex or D-shaped cross sectional profile. The front is decorated with transverse incised line or cable-style decoration all the way around whilst the reverse is flat and undecorated. Both ends of the frame have bent-back zoomorphic terminals in the form of stylised horses' heads, measuring 4.8mm by 2.2mm, which have finely worked ears, eyes and snouts…
Created on: Monday 10th December 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd October 2019
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Record ID: SUR-0E3675
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy Colchester type brooch, 60.4mm in length, complete with spring and part of pin. The bow is narrow at 4.8mm wide, with hexagonal cross section, and decorated with short diagonal lines in a form of cable-style decoration between moulded linear borders. The head is sharply angled from the bow and has a retaining hold for the spring chord.
Created on: Wednesday 12th December 2018
Last updated: Thursday 13th December 2018
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Record ID: SUR-EE532E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy Hod Hill brooch with projecting arms and traces of a white metal coating.
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2017
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Record ID: SUR-FB3739
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy plate brooch in the form of a swimming duck. The duck has a pear-shaped body with two blue and two red enamel cells representing wings. The brooch catchplate is broken; the hinge and spring are both present along with a short length of pin.
Created on: Wednesday 6th September 2017
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2017
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Record ID: SUR-259DEC
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy T-shaped brooch with roll moulding on its outer wings. The ridges on the upper bow are notched and have two transverse grooves below. The brooch foot and catchplate are incomplete.
Created on: Friday 8th September 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 15th April 2020
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Record ID: SUR-80F72D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The upper part of a Roman copper alloy bow brooch of lion bow type, c.AD43-100. The brooch has a cylindrical head of Langton Down type which encloses the spring. Above the break is a projection on the bow which forms a debased lion's head.
Created on: Tuesday 12th September 2017
Last updated: Thursday 21st September 2017
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Record ID: SUR-78ACA0
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy brooch with a white metal surface coating. The brooch is openwork and takes the form of two dolphins which support a circular recess which contains a separately mounted facing bust. The bust, which is rivetted to the backplate, is slightly askew, and depicts a clean-shaven male head with short hair, but the facial details are worn. Above the bust is a lunate shape which is joined to the tips of both noses of the dolphins. The brooch has extensive additional decoration of punched dots and groups of lines. The punched dots form scrolls on the lunate shape and form l…
Created on: Sunday 24th September 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2019
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Record ID: SUR-8B98EA
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy lozengiform plate brooch. The raised cell has a design in blue, red and white enamel, with red and white dots on a blue field and centrally concentric red and white circles. The brooch has eight rounded projections and the pin is missing.
Created on: Monday 25th September 2017
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2017
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Record ID: SUR-F59E28
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy circular disc brooch 20.93mm in diameter, with iron corrosion on the back and the remains of a copper-alloy spring. The pin is missing. The brooch is decorated with a six point star with rounded points with internal red enamel; the outer enamel is missing. Comparable to Hattat 518, 1409 or 118.
Created on: Thursday 12th October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 26th June 2018
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Record ID: SUR-07BB2C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy Hod Hill brooch without side projections. The spring and pin are missing. The brooch has a white metal coating and a collared ridge on the bow.
Created on: Friday 13th October 2017
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2018
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Record ID: SUR-07C0D1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy Colchester two-piece brooch with plain side wings and a raised spine. The catchplate is missing.
Created on: Friday 13th October 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 29th April 2020
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Record ID: SUR-07D5A7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy sprung Dolphin brooch with plain side wings and a double groove along the spine. The brooch spring is missing.
Created on: Friday 13th October 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 29th April 2020
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Record ID: SUR-080CF8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy possible Colchester two-piece brooch with a solid catchplate and part of a slender bow.
Created on: Friday 13th October 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 29th April 2020
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Record ID: SUR-081583
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age to Roman copper-alloy Colchester diminutive two-piece brooch with a separate spring held in a back facing hook. The bow is hollow backed.
Created on: Friday 13th October 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 29th April 2020
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Record ID: SUR-082784
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The lower part of a Roman cast copper-alloy Colchester two piece brooch with an openwork catchplate and a raised spine.
Created on: Friday 13th October 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 29th April 2020
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Record ID: SUR-082FBA
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy tongue-shaped fragment with three longitudinal grooves on one side, one thickened edge (possibly the result of a casting error) and two stumps on the back.
Created on: Friday 13th October 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 29th April 2020
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Record ID: SUR-C83A0A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy trumpet brooch with a hollow head and the remains of an iron axial bar. The brooch has a lunate expansion on the bow with two transverse grooves below, a projecting rivet for a possible separate fitting and a distorted head.
Created on: Sunday 22nd October 2017
Last updated: Friday 17th April 2020
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Record ID: SUR-C92804
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy Colchester derivative, Harlow brooch of Mackreth (2011), CD Ha 1.d. Plate33 With a low ridge on the spine ending against a transverse ridge. The brooch spring has 11 or 12 twists. The lower part of the brooch is missing.
Created on: Sunday 22nd October 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 13th July 2022
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Record ID: SUR-9020C6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Roman copper alloy bow brooch comprising the catchplate and foot, 27.4mm in length. The bow has a trapezoidal cross sectional profile, with a raised central section and recessed margins. The terminal is hooked with a small round notch. The catchplate curls up to the right side of the bow. Probably from a two piece Colchester type brooch, circa mid 1st century AD.
Created on: Friday 28th February 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 4th March 2020
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Record ID: SUR-260E9D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper alloy Initial T-shaped brooch, missing its foot and catchplate. The cylindrical wings are 28.1mm across and have incised lines around each end. A fragment of a hinged pin is retained and there is a stump of a circular loop remaining at the front of the head. The bow is plano-convex in cross section; the dorsal surface moulded into a panel of double edged sawtooth decoration. Below this is a moulded boss bounded by waisted / reel collars. Circa 2nd century AD.
Created on: Friday 6th March 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 27th May 2020
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Record ID: SUR-61DAEE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman zoomorphic bird-type brooch, complete with pin. The right wing is missing; the remaining wing is comma shaped with a pierced central hole bounded by three concentric grooves. The head of the bird stands proud of the plane of the body and wings and is simply moulded, with a brow and beak. The neck merges into a ridge which runs along the back, tapering to a point over the tail. The tail itself is flat and trapezoidal in shape, much of the right side is missing. The underside of the brooch is flat with a simple hinge lug and in-line catchplate. The …
Created on: Monday 9th March 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 10th March 2020
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Record ID: SUR-623FA5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman enamelled disc brooch. The brooch is flat and plain edged with concentric bands of decoration. At the centre is a recessed boss around 11mm in diameter which has traces of an enamelled inlay of uncertain design. This is surrounded by a raised margin followed by a band of raised retained metal pellets on a field of yellow or white enamel. Around this is a second raised margin, before an outer band of blue enamel with an engrailed metal outer border. Around 40% of the disc area has been lost. The reverse has a catchplate and a double hinge lug with …
Created on: Monday 9th March 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 10th March 2020
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Record ID: SUR-77281E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy brooch, Colchester one-piece type, missing its pin, spring and most of the catchplate. The bow is narrow with a lenticular cross-section; the head has two short and flat wings, a stump of the integrally cast spring and the chord hook remaining. The catchplate is openwork. Circa 1st century AD.
Created on: Tuesday 10th March 2020
Last updated: Sunday 22nd March 2020
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Record ID: SUR-71B0B2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small Roman copper alloy knee brooch, circa 2nd century AD. The brooch is 32.1mm in length, with a narrow head with partially enclosed spring. There is a projecting loop at the front of the head. The bow is flat and slightly plano-convex; the surface appears undecorated. The foot of the brooch is flared with a catchplate underneath. The pin is missing.
Created on: Friday 3rd April 2020
Last updated: Friday 3rd April 2020
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Record ID: SUR-C3CE3A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy Roman gilded oval plate brooch, 21.0mm in length, with a deeply moulded central setting for a stone, intaglio or enamel boss surrounded by a ridged, gilded border. The reverse is flat with a stump of a catchplate. Circa 2nd-3rd century AD.
Created on: Tuesday 7th April 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 7th April 2020
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Record ID: SUR-70823F
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy Roman Trumpet brooch, 48.6mm in length, missing its pin. Circa late 1st to late 2nd century AD. The head is a simple flat oval with a protruding lozengiform terminal at the front and simple hinge loop underneath. The bow is of triangular cross section divided centrally by a button comprising a pair of reels with a central transverse collar. The lower part of the bow tapers to a moulded foot with a deep triangular catchplate beneath.
Created on: Wednesday 15th April 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 15th April 2020
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Record ID: SUR-A72F6C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy and enamel lozengiform plate brooch with peripheral lugs. The central setting is raised and retains traces of a white or yellow enamel; this is framed by a bevelled rim from the four corners of which project lugs, each originally in the form of a small trefoil. The reverse is concave with the remains of a pin hinge on rear of the the top lug. The alloy has a high tin content. Circa 2nd century AD.
Created on: Tuesday 12th May 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 12th May 2020
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Record ID: SUR-4C5121
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman brooch of Langton Down type dating to the late Iron Age or early Roman period, c. 25-60 AD, 55mm in length and missing its (iron) pin. The bow is flat and rectangular in shape with three prominent beaded ridges and a moulded semi-circular border to the head. The arms are cylindrical and enclose the iron spring. The catchplate is openwork with a singular triangular cutaway and has been crushed and folded against the bow. The surface of the brooch has been tinned. Cf Hattatt (2000) number 769.
Created on: Monday 1st June 2020
Last updated: Monday 1st June 2020
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Record ID: SUR-6377FC
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman cast copper alloy Colchester derivative, rear hook brooch dating to circa AD 43-60. The brooch is missing the foot, catchplate, spring and pin. The wings have moulded decoration in the form of reel shapes with ridged collars. The bow has a moulded ridge which expands into the top of the head and forms the spring hook. This ridge has two cutaways, once of which holds the end of the copper alloy spring which is held in a piercing through the bow and emerges as a stump in the concave underside of the head.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd June 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd June 2020
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Record ID: SUR-66D2F8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman cast copper alloy brooch of Dolphin (sprung) type, dating to the mid 1st century AD, missing its spring, pin and catchplate. The bow is curved, 4mm thick at the mid point and tapers sharply to the foot, where a portion of an openwork catchplate remains. The spine has a moulded pattern of twin zig-zags running along it and the wings are flat, with moulded collars around the tips.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd June 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd June 2020
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Record ID: SUR-8F027A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Roman copper alloy bow brooch comprising the catchplate and foot, 24mm in length. The bow has a triangular or trapezoidal cross sectional profile, with transverse moulded ridges at the foot and above the upper end of the catchplate. The catchplate curls up to the right side of the bow. Probably from a two piece Colchester type brooch, circa mid 1st century AD.
Created on: Thursday 4th June 2020
Last updated: Thursday 4th June 2020
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Record ID: SUR-A02702
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large cast copper alloy Roman Trumpet brooch, 76mm in length, missing its pin and spring. The head is a simple flared oval with a protruding stub of a terminal loop or projection at the front and simple hinge loop underneath. The bow is divided centrally by a facing pair of collared acanthus reels. The lower part of the bow has a pronounced facetted triangular section with a catchplate below and tapers to a flattened cylindrical terminal with three moulded collars. Circa late 1st to late 2nd century AD.
Created on: Friday 5th June 2020
Last updated: Friday 5th June 2020
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Record ID: SUR-F49FD6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete late Iron Age or early Roman cast copper alloy brooch of rosette derivative or thistle form dating from the first century, AD. The brooch consists of the wings, the integral bow and part of the plate. The wings are enclosed at each end and are open on the underside, however the spring, axial bar and pin are missing. The bow is strongly arched and has a plano-convex profile. The plate is circular and decorated with moulded concentric lines around the junction to the bow; it also retains a small stump of the (now lost) projecting foot at the lower edge which had at least t…
Created on: Tuesday 9th June 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 9th June 2020
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Record ID: SUR-39ED0E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman brooch of Colchester derivative Harlow type CD Ha 4., missing its pin. The head has two pierced lugs and semi-cylindrical wings covering a coiled spring and axis bar through the lower pierced lug. The upper lug holds the spring chord. The bow is curved, with plano convex or triangular cross section, ending in a point foot and a triangular catch plate. The spine of the bow has a dorsal ridge. Circa 50-70 AD.
Created on: Friday 12th June 2020
Last updated: Monday 21st September 2020
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Record ID: SUR-B47969
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Roman brooch of hinged dolphin type dating the first century AD. The arms are tubular and decorated with deeply moulded transverse ridges around the upper side. The bow is arched, with rounded cross section and deeply moulded transverse ridges all along its length. The pin and bow are bent.
Created on: Tuesday 30th June 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 30th June 2020
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Record ID: SUR-9DB44F
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy Roman bow brooch of Colchester derivative Harlow double-lugged type, dating to the first century AD. The arms are semi-cylindrical, and the catchplate is openwork with a pair of small subcircular cutaways. The bow has a moulded spine which joins the lugs at the hinge where a heavily bent spring remains in place, threaded through the chord and axis lugs, with a bent pin attached.
Created on: Wednesday 17th June 2020
Last updated: Friday 10th September 2021
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Record ID: SUR-9E01B2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman cast copper alloy oval plate brooch, of gilded glass-centre type. There is a large, recessed central oval setting for a glass or enamel intaglio (now lost), which has a border of incised cross hatching. The outer rim has largely been lost to corrosion, but appears to have been decorated with a pattern of wavey lines or interlace. The reverse is flat with stumps for an in-line hinge lug and catchplate. Traces of rusted iron remain at the hinge from a now lost iron spring and pin. Circa 3rd century AD.
Created on: Wednesday 17th June 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 17th June 2020
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Record ID: SUR-873797
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy Hod Hill type brooch (Cf. Mackreth 2011, Chapter 6, Part 2 Hod Hill 4.a.2, Plate 92) dating to the 1st century AD. The brooch is missing its foot, catchplate and pin. The plate is curved, trapezoidal in shape and has a moulded spine. A pair of rounded projecting lugs flank the widest part of the plate, below which is a a constriction with a moulded collar which then exhibits a sharp change in angle to the foot, which has been lost, along with most of the catchplate. The surface shows traces of tinning and traces of an iron spindle and pin remain at the head.
Created on: Friday 10th July 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 20th January 2021
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Record ID: SUR-8767FB
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy plate brooch with a lozenge shaped central plate and two projecting lugs. The lugs are moulded with decorative reels and rounded ends, and carry the hinge and catchplate on their reverse. The plate itself has a raised edged with simple incised decoration, around a recessed field with a raised circular frame in the centre. These areas may have once held enamel inlay. Traces of a now lost iron pin remain at the hinge on the reverse. Circa 2nd century AD.
Created on: Friday 10th July 2020
Last updated: Friday 10th July 2020
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Record ID: SUR-0449F4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Roman copper alloy brooch comprising the catchplate and foot, 30.9mm in length. The bow has a circular cross sectional profile and is undecorated. The catchplate curls up to the right side of the bow. There is recent damage and loss to the end of the foot and the side flange of the catchplate. Probably from a Colchester type brooch, circa mid 1st century AD.
Created on: Thursday 16th July 2020
Last updated: Thursday 16th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Flexford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-1914CE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Roman Developed T-shaped brooch dating to the period AD 50-150. The head has a pair of tubular wings divided by a central pin slot retaining the rusted remnants of an iron axis bar. There may be a stump of a (now lost) projecting loop on the head. The bow meets the head at a 90 degree angle and has decoration in the form of a panel of three diamond shaped cells flanked by triangular incuse cells which would have probably held enamel; below this panel is a raised sub-rounded boss. The underside of the bow is concave. The foot, catchplate and pin are missing.
Created on: Friday 17th July 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 29th July 2020
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Record ID: SUR-40CD73
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and bent cast copper alloy Roman brooch of Trumpet type, missing its head, hinge and pin. The bow has a double-reel or acanthus moulding with an old break above. The tip of the foot has a small moulded knop with a ridged collar. Circa late 1st to 2nd century AD.
Created on: Sunday 19th July 2020
Last updated: Sunday 19th July 2020
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Record ID: SUR-411603
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Roman copper alloy brooch, of Colchester derivative, Harlow double lug type, comprising the head, spring and one of the wings. The spring and chord remain in place through the double lugs of the head. The remaining wing is hemi-cylindrical and has an incised line around the end. The bow is strongly curved, with a ridged spine which merges into the lugs at the head. Most of the bow, the foot and the pin are missing. Circa 1st Century AD.
Created on: Sunday 19th July 2020
Last updated: Sunday 19th July 2020
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Record ID: SUR-12FB7E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete equal ended "bridge type" brooch with a broad arched bow and central sub rectangular plate dated to the late third century AD (250-300). The brooch would have been broadly rectangular in plan with two rounded or acorn shaped terminal knops, only one of which remains. It has moulded and enamelled decoration to the plate, comprising a band of enamelled triangles across the foot end, with a band of incised parallel lines above, followed by a pair of square panels with quatrefoils, set side by side, followed by another band of incised parallel lines before a break at the hea…
Created on: Wednesday 29th July 2020
Last updated: Friday 25th September 2020
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Record ID: SUR-289510
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely corroded and incomplete copper alloy Roman brooch of Hod Hill type, dating to AD 43 - AD 75. The brooch is 37.9mm in length and complete with a catchplate. The bow has a central trapezoidal body, with two flanking knops, one of which is missing; the remaining knop is bent under the bow. At either end of the central section there are moulded collars to the hinge section and to the long tapering foot. The head, hinge and pin is missing.
Created on: Thursday 30th July 2020
Last updated: Thursday 30th July 2020
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Record ID: SUR-91DF10
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman brooch of Colchester derivative type. The head, hemicylindrical wings and part of the bow are present; the spring, pin, foot and catchplate are lost. The bow is plano-convex in cross section, with a moulded spine and moulded ridges at the shoulders, 1st Century AD.
Created on: Tuesday 4th August 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 4th August 2020
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Record ID: SUR-BFF6A1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill type. The brooch has short, cylindrical wings with enclosed end caps which are pierced to hold the spindle and a copper alloy spring. The underside of the head is open for the pin, which is missing. The sides of the head have moulded grooves around the shoulders. The bow is D-shaped in cross section and curved. The catchplate is deep and there is a small upturned projecting terminal at the foot.
Created on: Thursday 6th August 2020
Last updated: Thursday 6th August 2020
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Record ID: SUR-C21D04
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman brooch of Langton Down type dating to the late Iron Age or early Roman period, c. 25-60 AD. Missing the spring, pin, much of the bow, the foot and catchplate. The bow meets the hinge in a semi-circular sectioned head and tapers to the foot. The arms are cylindrical but incomplete. Extensive corrosion has obscured any original surface decoration.
Created on: Thursday 6th August 2020
Last updated: Friday 7th August 2020
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Record ID: SUR-5164C9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and bent cast copper alloy Roman brooch of Trumpet type, missing its head, hinge and pin. The bow has an acanthus moulding flanked by double ridged collars near an old break towards the head. The tip of the foot has a small moulded disc terminal which has been bent to one side. Circa late 1st to 2nd century AD.
Created on: Tuesday 25th August 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 25th August 2020
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Record ID: SUR-0FE0A4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Roman copper alloy brooch comprising the catchplate and foot, 34.5mm in length. The bow has a triangular cross sectional profile, with a pronounced midrib. The catchplate curls up to the right side of the bow. Probably from a two piece Colchester or Colchester derivative type brooch, circa mid 1st century AD.
Created on: Thursday 3rd September 2020
Last updated: Thursday 3rd September 2020
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Record ID: SUR-5F8B28
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a copper alloy Roman Polden Hill brooch, probably of Mackreth 2011, Chapter 3, Part 3, CD PH 7.a. The fragment comprises the head and arms with a portion of the fluted bow, which is decorated with a deep medial groove along the spine. The arms retain pierced caps at the end to hold the axial bar and a stump for a chord hook remains at the front of the head. The spring, pin, foot and catchplate are missing. Circa late 1st-late 3rd century AD.
Created on: Monday 7th September 2020
Last updated: Saturday 19th September 2020
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Record ID: SUR-19C970
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman brooch of Colchester derivative Harlow double-lugged type dating to the first century AD. The arms are semi-cylindrical, each is decorated with two bands of paired transverse grooves. The bow is triangular in cross section, with a moulded central spine flanked by cable-style ridges. The foot, spring and pin are missing.
Created on: Tuesday 21st December 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd December 2021
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Record ID: SUR-C77BEE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gilded and silvered/ tinned cast copper alloy Roman 'composite gilded spoked disc' brooch, also known as a 'wheel' type, dating to c. AD 100-300. The front has a border of two raised concentric rings with incised zig-zag decoration between. This surrounds a central decorative attachment consisting of a rounded knop surrounded by a pentagonal surround from which project five hooked oval projections, angled downwards. The reverse of the brooch has a white-metal coating and the in-line hinge and catchplate. In the centre of the reverse can be seen the base of a copper alloy rivet fixin…
Created on: Thursday 24th September 2020
Last updated: Thursday 24th September 2020
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Record ID: SUR-F084A7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy Langton Down type brooch, with cylindrical wings, a bevelled bow with lozengiform cross section and moulded dogtooth decoration along both facetted sides. The catchplate is openwork with a single aperture. The spring and axis bar are housed within the wings, most of the pin is missing. There is a moulded collar at the shoulder junction between the bow and the wings. Circa mid 1st century AD.
Created on: Thursday 8th October 2020
Last updated: Thursday 8th October 2020
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Record ID: SUR-6B9488
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely corroded and incomplete copper alloy Roman brooch of Hod Hill type, dating to AD 43 - AD 75. The brooch is 37.3mm in length and bent. The bow has a central trapezoidal plate, with two flanking pointed wings, one of which is partially missing. At either end of the central section there are moulded lobes, with a further moulded collar to the head and three more moulded lobes along the long tapering foot. The hinge and pin are missing.
Created on: Wednesday 14th October 2020
Last updated: Thursday 15th October 2020
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Record ID: SUR-11D668
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Roman zoomorphic plate brooch, dating to the 2nd century AD. The brooch is in the form of a three dimensional bird, with wings folded across its back, a small projecting tuft of tail feathers and an arched neck and head. The plate or body of the bird is oval, convex and decorated with curved recessed cells which suggest wing feathers. No traces of enamel remain. The head has ring and dot eyes; the beak has been mostly lost to corrosion and there are stumps for a wattle and comb, suggesting the bird depicted is a cockerel (as per WILT-143262). The underside o…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd November 2020
Last updated: Thursday 21st January 2021
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Record ID: SUR-97900C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman cast copper alloy oval plate brooch, of glass-centre type. There is a large, recessed central oval setting for a glass or enamel intaglio (now lost). The outer rim has largely been lost to corrosion. The reverse is flat with stumps for an in-line hinge lug and catchplate; traces of tinning remain on the few areas of remaining surface. Traces of rusted iron remain at the hinge from a now lost iron spring and pin. Circa 3rd century AD.
Created on: Wednesday 28th October 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 1st December 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Flexford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-97A66F
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman cast copper alloy enamelled oval plate brooch, with a central oval setting for a now-lost glass or enamel inlay, surrounded by an outer border with traces of blue and red striped enamel. The reverse is flat with traces of a single pin lug in line with a catchplate. Cf. Hattatt (2000), p364, number 1207. Circa 2nd-3rd century AD.
Created on: Wednesday 28th October 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 1st December 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Flexford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-AB6D8E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An enamelled Roman plate brooch with a lozenge-shaped plate with four peripheral lugs, one of which has been lost. The plate is decorated with a pattern of 3 by 3 alternating squares of red and blue enamel, set within a retained metal border. Each lug has a small central circular inlay of yellow to red enamel. The reverse is flat with an in-line hinge and catchplate mounted on the upper and lower lug respectively. The pin is missing. Circa 2nd century AD.
Created on: Thursday 29th October 2020
Last updated: Thursday 29th October 2020
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Record ID: SUR-C3FD50
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy zoomorphic plate brooch dating to the 2nd century AD. The brooch is flat and pentagonal, taking the form of a highly stylised bird. The front edge, or neck of the bird, is triangular and terminates in a small round knop for a head. The rear edge, or tail, is trapezoidal with a single circular cutaway opening in the centre. The projecting "wings" comprise comma shaped lateral knops carrying the in-line hinge and catchplate elements on the reverse; only the (left) wing with the hinge remains. The plate is engraved with feather designs, with a punched dot border. The…
Created on: Friday 30th October 2020
Last updated: Friday 30th October 2020
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Record ID: SUR-27A9B8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman cast copper-alloy early cruciform plate brooch, of mid to late 1st century AD date, with a tinned surface and a central circular setting. The brooch is cruciform with four concave sides and tapering arms. In the centre of the plate is a recessed circular setting containing a beaded border around a pierced hole in the centre. This is surrounded by iron corrosion suggesting a separate riveted attachment which has been lost. Two of the four arms are complete, one is partially complete and one is mainly missing. Each arm tapers to a bifurcated terminal and has a centra…
Created on: Tuesday 9th February 2021
Last updated: Monday 15th February 2021
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Record ID: SUR-8C9C93
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy brooch, Colchester one-piece type, complete with part of the spring. The bow is narrow with a rounded cross-section and appears undecorated. The catchplate is mostly lost. Circa 1st century AD.
Created on: Friday 26th February 2021
Last updated: Friday 26th February 2021
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Record ID: SUR-8D3FA9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman cast copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill type, complete with pin, spring and mechanism, but missing the foot and catchplate. The head has cylindrical wings with moulded ridges around the shoulders and end caps which hold a copper alloy spindle around which are the rusted remains of an iron spring. The bow is narrow, undecorated and sub-rounded in cross section. Circa AD 70-175 AD.
Created on: Friday 26th February 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 14th June 2022
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Record ID: SUR-1E5CB3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman brooch of hinged Colchester derivative T-shaped type, 41.92mm in length and dating to the 1st-2nd century AD. The head is cylindrical and 22.55mm wide; the copper alloy pin is hinged and retained. The bow comprises a triangular plate, tapering to the foot and with a pair of moulded decorative ridges. The foot has a small upturned knop and, on the reverse, a deep catchplate.
Created on: Wednesday 17th March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 17th March 2021
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Record ID: SUR-4A10D2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper alloy Roman brooch of Hod Hill type, 24.2mm in length. The bow has a plate decorated with at least three parallel longitudinal moulded ridges down the central axis. There is a transverse moulded constriction to the head, of which only a small portion remains. Circa mid 1st century AD.
Created on: Friday 19th March 2021
Last updated: Friday 19th March 2021
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Record ID: SUR-8C5AAD
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman brooch of Colchester derivative Harlow double lug type missing its pin. The head has two pierced lugs and semi-cylindrical wings covering a coiled spring and axis bar which runs through the lower pierced lug. The upper lug holds the spring chord. The bow is curved and narrow, with a moulded ridged spine and a plano-convex cross section, ending in a pointed foot and an incomplete openwork catch plate. Circa 50-70 AD.
Created on: Monday 22nd March 2021
Last updated: Monday 22nd March 2021
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Record ID: SUR-1C22CC
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman cast copper alloy brooch of Developed T shape type, dating to C AD 50 - 150. The head has tubular arms which contained an axis bar and have a central notch for the hinged pin, now missing. Along the back of these are a flat moulded pair of "wings", each with four transverse ridges. This feature is in apparent imitation of the wings and spring of Colchester Type brooches.. The bow is flat and undecorated and tapers to a break. The foot and catchplate are missing.
Created on: Monday 29th March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd June 2022
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Record ID: SUR-473A47
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman brooch of Colchester derivative Harlow double lug type. The head has two pierced lugs and semi-cylindrical wings covering a coiled spring and axis bar which runs through the lower pierced lug. The upper lug holds the spring chord. The bow is curved and narrow, with a moulded ridged spine and a plano-convex cross section, ending in a break. The foot, catchplate and part of the pin are missing. Circa 50-70 AD.
Created on: Wednesday 31st March 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 26th April 2022
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Record ID: SUR-4004FC
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and heavily corroded copper alloy Roman brooch of Hod Hill type (Cf. Mackreth 2011, Chapter 6, Part 2 Hod Hill 4.b.3, Plate 93), missing the headand pin. The brooch has a lozengiform plate on the bow with four moulded parallel ridges and small flanking knops, This plate is flanked by transverse ridged collars to either side along the line of the bow. Circa mid 1st century AD.
Created on: Monday 12th April 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 20th October 2021
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Record ID: SUR-40B372
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman brooch of Langton Down type dating to the late Iron Age or early Roman period, c. 25-60 AD, 21.9mm in length and missing its pin, most of the bow, the foot and the catchplate. The bow is flat with three prominent beaded ridges and a moulded semi-circular border to the head. The arms are cylindrical and enclose the spring. Cf Hattatt (2000) number 769.
Created on: Monday 12th April 2021
Last updated: Monday 12th April 2021
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Record ID: SUR-5A921E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy pin, 45.74mm in length, from a Roman bow brooch of uncertain hinged type. Circa 1st-2nd century AD.
Created on: Tuesday 13th April 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 26th April 2022
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Record ID: SUR-6A2231
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Roman brooch of Colchester derivative two piece (Harlow double-lugged) type, 60.2mm in length and dating to the first century AD. The bow has a flattened plano-convex section with a groove along the front portion of the spine at the head. The arms are semi-cylindrical and undecorated and cover the spring, which is retained and which has three coils either side of the pin. There is a copper alloy spindle holding the spring and pin in place through the lower of the two piercings in the head lug; the upper holds the spring chord. The pin remains in place and is 50…
Created on: Wednesday 14th April 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 14th April 2021
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Record ID: SUR-6C7D1E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman conical disc brooch of Hattatt's 'Tutulus' type, possibly of continental origin. The plate is circular and decorated with a band of oblique line decoration between two moulded ridge borders. There is a central conical projection which is waisted and terminates in a small circular knop. The surface of the brooch is gilded. The reverse is flat with a stump of hinge lug and an in-line catchplate. Circa 2nd century AD.
Created on: Wednesday 14th April 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 14th April 2021
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Record ID: SUR-A86AE9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman Trumpet brooch dating to c. AD 50-150. Only the upper half of the brooch survives including the head, the spring mechanism and the upper part of the bow, which has a circular cross section and a moulded button decorated with transverse ridges. The head has a stump of a projecting loop but is otherwise undecorated.
Created on: Thursday 29th April 2021
Last updated: Thursday 29th April 2021
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