Record ID: LANCUM-ACBB85
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wigan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Leaded bronze Roman brooch fragment AD 280-400 similar to Polden Hill brooches 213. It has a moulded decoration now corroded and was possibly originally enamelled. The length is 20mm, width 17mm, thickness 14mm and the weight is 6.28g.
Created on: Tuesday 18th August 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 7th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WIGAN', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-1B0623
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wigan
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper-alloy Roman bow brooch of Kräftig Profilierte type, dating to 43-100AD. The brooch is complete apart from its missing pin. The spring has 6 coils and the external chord is intact. The bow is arched with a pronounced button at its centre. The broad head narrows to a neck before widening into its side wings, but does not cover the spring which is held in place by a forward hook. There is a single terminal knob at the foot which has a collar. The catch plate is complete. The brooch is quite corroded but where it remains, the patina is dark green. A very similar example is kn…
Created on: Tuesday 14th August 2007
Last updated: Friday 22nd May 2020
Spatial data recorded.