Record ID: WMID-E262FE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Polden Hill brooch of Roman date, circa (AD 80 - 120). The brooch consists of the head, wings, upper part of bow, rearward facing hook and spring. The pin, lower bow, foot and catchplate are missing. The bow head is hump-like, and slightly angular (comma shaped) in profile. The rearward facing hook is present on the head and is keeping some of the spring in place. The bow is broad and is broken at the mid point. The wings take the form of a cylinder capped with two perforated, circular wing caps.  It has an open back,…
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-236675
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy crescent-type Aesica brooch of 1st Century AD dating. (Refs: Mackreth 2011, p.46 & Plates 27 & 28; Hattat 2000 Fig 170.) The front of brooch has a wide central vertical ridge. Grooves are present to either side and the bow expands outwards into a triangular shape, with spherical knops on the outer corners. It narrows and joins onto the back plate, with a double semi circular collar at the junction. Below this, the lower bow is rectangular with a thin vertical groove as decoration. On the reverse of the brooch, the spring is held by a rearward …
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-23143D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy trumpet brooch of Roman date (circa AD 75 to 175). The brooch consists of the head and the upper part of the bow. The foot and catch plate, spring and pin are missing. The brooch is 'C' shape in profile. The bow tapers from an incomplete flared head to a moulded arcanthus waist, with a collar above and below. It then terminates in an old break that is well patinated. The head of the brooch is sub-oval in plan, and tapers into the bow. The remains of the vertical catch plate are present towards the foot (now missing) on t…
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-22F2FD
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill of Roman dating AD 80 to AD 120. Around 50% of the brooch is present, consisting of the bow, the wings and spring. The pin, foot and catch plate are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The bow is angular and hump back, resembling a comma. It is broken around 1/2 of its length. Ridges are present at the shoulder junction between the bow and the wings. Decoration is present on the wings in the form of a double parallel vertical lines. The wings are complete, are semi-circular with perfora…
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-22C16C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 4, flat wing ends), Mackreth 2011, 4.a. Plate 46, of Roman date (AD 80 to AD 120). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, with the pin, catch-plate and foot missing. In plan, the brooch is almost T-shaped, and D-shaped in cross section. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile, with cylindrical wings projecting from either side at the top. The bow has a rearward facing hook at the head. The bow has been decorated with a vertical rope pattern position…
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-22941D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill of Roman date (AD 80 to AD 120). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, with the spring, pin, foot and catch plate missing. In plan, the brooch is almost T-shaped, and D-shaped in cross section. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile, with cylindrical wings projecting from either side at the top. A ridge is present at the shoulder between the bow and the wings. The bow has been decorated with two vertical lines that converge at the mid point of the bow. A ridge is…
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-0E688E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Headstud style brooch, of Roman dating (AD 75 - AD 200). Approximately 95% of the brooch is present consisting of the bow, wings, foot, pin and hinge. The headloop, pin and catch plate are incomplete. In plan, the brooch is almost T-shaped, and rectangular in cross section. The bow head is angular (comma shaped) in profile. The headloop at the top of the brooch is incomplete, and is circular in nature. The bow is decorated by a rectangular decorative headstud. Below the headstud, the bow has been decorated by a column of lozenges ru…
Created on: Monday 6th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-0E2042
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill of Roman date (AD 80 to AD 120). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, with the spring, pin, foot and catch plate missing. In plan, the brooch is almost T-shaped, and D-shaped in cross section. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile, with cylindrical wings projecting from either side at the top. A ridge is present at the shoulder between the bow and the wings. No decoration is present on the wings. The back of the brooch is undecorated. A semi-cyclindrical r…
Created on: Monday 6th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-0D9B8E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester derivative brooch of Roman date (AD 80-120). Only the head, one wing and bow remain. The left hand wing is partially remaining with the spring, pin, foot and catch plate missing. The bow head is slightly angular (comma shaped). Shoulders are present at the junction between bow and wings. Located at the reverse of the head is a broadly oval concave recess where the spring would have been held in place. The bow tapers from the head to a pointed damaged and incomplete foot. The remains of a vertical ridge running the length of the…
Created on: Monday 6th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-0D67D5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill of Roman dating AD 80 to AD120. Around 25% of the brooch is present, consisting of the bow and wings. The spring, pin, foot and catch plate are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The bow is angular and hump back, resembling a comma. It is broken around 1/3 of its length. A double vertical rope style ridge is present in the centre of the bow. The wings are semi cylindrical, with semi-circular wing caps. Vertical grooves are present at the ends of the wings. A cylindrical recess is prese…
Created on: Monday 6th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-FE1ED9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Wroxeter type brooch of Roman dating (AD 80 to AD 200). The remains of the brooch consist of the head and bow. The spring, pin and catchplate are missing.  The head is comprised of a broadly oval flat plate. The lower edges of the plate at the reverse curve upwards slightly to form an enclosed semi circular cell. The bow protrudes from the lower section of the flat plate and is sub rectangular in section and curved in profile. The upper part of the flat plate possibly once extended into a loop as seen on other illustrated examples. …
Created on: Tuesday 24th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E990E6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy form or model for the manufacture of a two part Colchester derivative Polden Hill brooch of early Roman date (80-120 AD). Usually these types of brooches date to the 1st to 2nd century, when they are made from copper alloy. However, this brooch is made from lead or lead alloy, and was made as the first stage to manufacturing brooches. Therefore they are rare and this only the sixth recorded example on the PAS database.  The object is broadly 'T' shaped in profile. There are two short semi cylindrical wings extended from the head. Betwee…
Created on: Monday 23rd January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-6B313B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 4, flat wing ends), Mackreth 2011, 4.a. Plate 46, of Roman date (AD 80 to AD 120). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, with the pin, catch-plate and foot missing. In plan, the brooch is almost T-shaped, and D-shaped in cross section. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile, with cylindrical wings projecting from either side at the top. Each wing has a semi circular pierced wing cap. Ridges are present at the shoulders of the brooch. The back of t…
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2023
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Record ID: WAW-FFAE08
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy zoomorphic plate brooch dating to the Roman period (c. AD 100-200). The brooch is in the form of a swimming duck with blue enamel inlay in alternating curved stripes along the back of the bird, with curved voids in between. The head curves up and round and has incised eye detail. The inderside of the brooch is concave with the integral lug and partial pin remaining in situ. The remains of the catch plate can also been seen at the opposing end. The edges of the body and the top of the head are chipped. The object is light green to dark brown in colou…
Created on: Thursday 12th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-D670B5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 4, flat wing ends), Mackreth 2011, 4.a. Plate 46, of Roman date (AD 80 to AD 120). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, with the pin, catch-plate and foot missing. In plan, the brooch is almost T-shaped, and D-shaped in cross section. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile, with cylindrical wings projecting from either side at the top. Each wing has a semi circular pierced wing cap. Ridges are present at the shoulders of the brooch. The back of t…
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 10th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-D651F5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete lead alloy possible model for a trumpet style brooch, dating from 75 to 175 AD. Around 25% of the possible model is present, consisting of the head. The head is conical and tapers to a point. The base is recessed with a depression at the centre.  It measures 15.4 mm in length, 9.6 mm wide and 8.3 mm thick. It weighs 4.1 g. The possible model is a dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement while within the plough soil, has resulted in damage to the original surface. The shape of the artefact is consistent with that of a head of a t…
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-BF180B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy Colchester derivative hinged dolphin brooch dating to circa (AD 43-80). The brooch is T-shaped in plan. The bow head is angular (comma shaped) in profile. The wings are cylindrical in section and undecorated. The outside edges of the wings are open-ended, and reveal a hollow core containing a brown material that may be the remains of iron. The lower section of the bow, foot and catch plate are missing along with the hinged pin.  The bow projects from the centre of the wings and tapers towards an old break. The head has …
Created on: Monday 9th January 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-BEAEB9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy Colchester derivative (Polden Hill) brooch dating to circa (AD 80-120). The brooch is T-shaped in plan. The bow head is angular (comma shaped) in profile, with semi-circular wings with incomplete perforated end caps. The lower section of the bow, foot and catch plate are missing along with the spring, pin and most of the left wing.  At the rear of the head is a rectangular concave slot. The coils are now missing. The head has short semi-circular mouldings either side where the head meets the wings. The head also has two small annulets…
Created on: Monday 9th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-57EFCE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Roman brooch of the Wirral type dating to c.AD  75-200. Around 50% of the brooch is present, with the foot, headloop and pin missing. It presents a stepped head the top of which would have connected to the now missing headloop. On the reverse of the head is the hinge mechanism which still retains the upper portion of the pin. From the base of the head stretches the bow which begins in a slightly rounded arch that then curves inwards and tapers to a narrowed end with an ornately rounded foot. The upper portion of the bow is decorated with …
Created on: Wednesday 4th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 4th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1DF502
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester Derivative, Polden Hill type brooch of The Western Group (Mackreth 2011, p.75-77) dating to the Roman period (c. AD 50-100). The brooch is T-shape in plan. The head is complete with wings and coiled spring in place with the spring chord running through the loop on the top of the head. The brooch has lugs on either end of the wings that hold the pin axis bar in place. The spring has eight coils. The loop on top of the head accommodating the spring chord extends down the head and along the top of the bow forming a ridge before taperin…
Created on: Tuesday 20th December 2022
Last updated: Thursday 19th January 2023
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