Record ID: ESS-B8914B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and very worn copper alloy brooch (Harlow) of Roman date (AD 50-80). Description:The brooch has a half-cylindrical head with double-pierced lug in which the external cord of the spring and axis bar are held, now mostly missing with the exception of a short length of the axis bar.  The wings are decorated with grooves either side of the bow. The top lug is rounded and there is a gap between this and the the crest which emerges from the top of the bow at a near right angle, flattening as it travels down the length of the bow. Tw…
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-B72499
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Roman copper alloy Colchester derivative brooch of Mackreth's (2011) Triple Hook type dating to the period c. AD 43- 65. The pin is missing. The C-shaped wings exhibit worn reel decoration. interior of the wing-case exhibits traces of iron staining from the missing sprung pin mechanism. The bow tapers from the head lacks decoration. It terminates in a rounded foot. The catch plate and pin are both missing. The object has an overall green patina. Dimensions: Length 33.1mm, Width 34.1mm, Thickness 15.2mm, Weight 16.16g. See: Mackreth, D.F, 2011, Vol. I, p. 68…
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-B55336
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy annular brooch of medieval date (c.AD1100-1400). The brooch has an annular frame with a circular cross-section and a constriction for the pin. The pin is missing and frame undecorated. Parallels a plain annular frame in Egan 1991, p. 249. no. 1307. Dimensions: Diameter 22.5mm, Thickness 2.0mm, Weight 1.72g. Egan, G. and Pritchard, F., 1991. Dress Accessories c. 1150-c. 1450; Medieval Finds from Excavations in London: 3. The Stationary Office.
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
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Record ID: SUR-B470B6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman enamelled plate brooch of Continental equal ended type (cf. Mackreth (2011), Chapter 7, Part 2, PL CONT) dating to the 2nd century AD. The plate is lozengiform and flat, with a circular central opening, 6.8mm in diameter surrounded by eight circular cells, four of  which (at the corners) retain traces of an inlay of blue enamel annulets with white enamel dots at the centre. At either end of the brooch are pointed projections which appear to be zoomorphic; these have a faint decoration of punched annulets which may represnt scales on …
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2024
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Record ID: SUR-B445DB
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Iron Age brooch of late La Tene type (cf. Mackreth (2011), Chapter 2, Part 1, 1.a), dating to the late 1st century BC. The integrally cast spring and pin are mostly lost. The bow is strongly arched with moulded decoration in the form of an ovate lobe flanked by ridged collars and moulded reels at the mid point before a step to a tapering foot which has been bent back on itself.
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2024
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Record ID: NLM-B437FE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy brooch. Pressed metal annular frame with four cabled and symmetrically distributed loops, each springing from a cabled band on the loop. The object appears to represent a life-saving ring. A pin seat and curled catch are brazed to the back. The introduction of flotation aids for fishermen was documented by photography in 19th-century Whitby, so a recent date may be inferred, and a possible seaside, maritime or humanitarian interest might be invoked. Bent. Suggested date: Post-Medieval to Modern, 1875-1925 Diameter: 25.4mm, Band Width: 4.8mm, Band Thickness: 1.1mm, Weight:…
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-A70D45
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gilded copper alloy disc brooch of possible Scandinavian origin dating to the period c.AD850 - 950. The front exhibits cast Borre-style decoration consisting of three figures that are shown as a prone animal that stretch from one side of the disc to the other, crossing each other at the midpoint where that is a recessed disc that would have mounded a stone or enamel, this disc bisects the animals where the three would meet and leaves the torso and hind legs in one half, then head and arm in the other.  Each animal comprises of L-shaped legs that have expanded thighs; the lower…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-A51459
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy late Iron Age to early Roman brooch of the Langton Down Type, dating to AD 25-60 and is missing its pin. It consists of a cylindrical spring case, which still houses part of the spring coils and the upper part of the pin. The back face of the case has a central slot from which a fragment of the pin protrutes.The bow is flat and sub rectangular in shape with three prominent ridges and there are two curved grooves either side of the spring cover. The bow is set almost at right angle to the head and tapers towards the terminal. The catchplate…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2024
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Record ID: SOM-A427B8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy T-shaped brooch dating from 50 to 200 AD. The brooch is incomplete with only the left wing and part of the right wing remaining. A small portion of the bow remains, and terminates in a worn break. The remaining wing has incised grooved decoration, c. 2mm from the end, and in the center of the crossbar a slot exists where the pin would have sat. The bow extends down from the crossbar, with decoration consisting of two incised lines c. 1mm apart running down the center of the bow and terminating at the worn break. Measurements Length…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A41FCE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy equal ended plate brooch, Bridge type, dating to c AD 100 - 200. It is missing its pin, foot, and the head terminates in a worn break. The main plate is a pointed oval but with a high arch. It has a central panel with cable pattern double raised border around six incuse circular shapes. Above and below this are three strongly moulded transverse ridges which step down towards the pointed finials which surmount where the spring of the pin would have been at one end and the catchplate at the other. The edges of the plate are crenel…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A4155E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy T-shaped brooch dating from 50 to 200 AD. The brooch is  incomplete with only the left wing and part of the bow remaining. The head has two cylindrical wings (one missing), to hold the axis bar for the hinged pin. Between the wings is a slot in which the pin would have sat. The remaining left wing appears to have had an incised line decoration running the circumference c. 2mm from the edge. The bow generally has a D-shaped cross-section with a flat back. Decoration on the bow consists of two incised lines running along the …
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A40D05
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Roman copper-alloy T-shaped brooch of Hull T139 type dating from 50 to 150 AD. The brooch is fragmented so only the lower half of the bow remains, the foot and catchplate are missing. The remainder of the bow is d-shaped in profile, with decoration consisting of two parrallel ridges running down the bow, below which sits two central mouldings. The bow below this is undecorated and narrows to the foot, which is missing, and ends in a worn break. Similar types are seen in Bayley and Butcher 2004, 167, fig 140; Hattatt 2000, fig 163. Measurements Length: 36.05m…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A402E9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete and fragmented Roman copper-alloy T-shaped brooch of ull T109; Wilsford type dating from 43 to 200 AD. The headloop, pin, one wing, and the catchplate are missing. The brooch has been broken into two pieces halfway down the bow, the wear on the breaks appears modern. The head has one short cylindrical wings, 19.41mm wide, and the headloop which would have extended from the top of the crossbar has been broken off. The remaining wing is decorated with two grooved lines towards its outer edge. The bow generally has a D-shaped cross-section with a f…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A3F019
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy devolved T-shaped brooch dating to 50 to 150 AD.  The bow has been bent inward. The pin missing. The head has two cylindrical wings, 40.86mm wide, to hold the axis bar for the hinged pin. Both ends of the wings are abraded. The bow generally has a D-shaped cross-section with a flat back. The bow narrows and thins gradually but consistently towards the foot. The decoration on the bow is of a lozenge and triangular shaped cell, between which sits a raised circular motif, followed below by another triangular then circular shaped cell. The …
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A3E6DD
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy devolved T-shaped brooch of Hull T131 dating to 50 to 150 AD. The pin, part of one wing, and the catchplate are missing. There is a worn break about halfway down the bow. The head has two short cylindrical wings, 18.92mm wide, to hold the axis bar for the hinged pin. Both ends of the wings are abraded, the left more than the right. The bow generally has a D-shaped cross-section with a flat back. The bow narrows and thins gradually but consistently towards the break. It is characterised on its upper surface by two lozenge shaped incised shape…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ilton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A39113
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy florid cruciform brooch of Early-Medieval date, c. AD 510-580. The brooch consists of an incomplete knop, probably from the top of the head. All the edges of the fragment are worn breaks, so an original shape cannot be determined.  The decorational style is of incised anthropomorphic decoration with curled scrolls, probably stylised beaks from downturned beaked heads, with projecting triangular finial below the ‘nose’. The reverse is undecorated. Similar objects on the PAS database include LIN-022E26, YORYM-…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-A20E54
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Brooch of Roman date (AD 43-75). The object is a hinged Hod Hill type. The object is composed of an incomplete sub-rectangular plate which has been rolled forwards around an axis bar. The sub-oval cylinder created by doing so retains an axis bar, there is a sub-rectangular slot at the apex of the reverse of the head, from which a partial tapering pin extends. The bow of the brooch is sub-rectangular and is slightly curved in profile. It projects from an expended rectangular collar at the base of the head, from which it tapers out and is decorated with lo…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-A1F73A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester Derivative (Polden HIll) brooch, dating to AD 80 to AD 120. Less than 50% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head and wings. The spring, foot and catch plate are missing. Two converging lines decorate the head of the bow. Ridges are present at the shoulders. The wings are semi circular.  It weighs 3.15 g. It is 11.3 mm in length, 17.5 mm wide at the wings and 17.8 mm thick at the head. The brooch is a mid green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement while within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of …
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-A1F43B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy brooch of Roman date (AD 75 - 175). The object is a Trumpet brooch of Bayley and Butcher 2004, Group B, and is composed of an oval head plate. On the reverse of which is a single pierced lug through which is a wire axis bar which forms a coiled wire spring and partially retained pin. The bow extends from the front of the head plate and a D shaped in section. at the centre of the bow is a acanthus moulding which is flanked by raised circular collars. The moulding continues round the back of the bow. The lower bow is faceted with a flat back from whic…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-A1E6F7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Brooch of Roman date (AD 25-60). The object is a Colchester type two-piece brooch, Harlow type. The brooch is composed of a head with short rectangular wings, the left of which is missing due to an old, abraded break, to the reverse of the wings is a double central lug. In the centre of the top of the head there is a transverse wire fixed in place by the upper lug with three coils at one end. One half of the spring, wire axis bar and pin are missing. The bow is rectangular in plan and D shaped in section and extends down into a tapered foot. The cat…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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