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Record ID: SF-B60135
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy fragment originating from a probable Colchester Derivative type bow brooch dating to the Roman period, c. 43-100 AD. The fragment consists only the catchplate and a small portion of the lower bow, the rest of the brooch missing in an old break. The lower bow itself is 'D' shaped in section, demonstrating incised decoration on its upper surface consisting two transverse grooves followed by a 'V' shaped motif. From the rear of the surviving bow and foot, the triangular catchplates-demonstrating a central triangular cut-out section and a rolled back edge i…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd July 2018
Last updated: Friday 16th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combs', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-45793B
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy fragment originating from a probable Colchester Derivative type bow brooch dating to the Roman period, c. 43-100 AD. Only the lower bow and catchplate survive, with the rest of the object missing in old damage. The lower section of the bow itself is 'D' shaped in section and the catchplate sub-triangular in plan, flaring out from the back of the bow while demonstrating a rolled back edge (to accomodate the original pin) with two cut-out sections in its middle, the upper sub-rectangular and the lower broadly circular. Preserved in fair condition with an …
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2018
Last updated: Friday 22nd June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fressingfield', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-8FF894
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragment of a cast copper-alloy bow brooch dating to the Roman period, c. 43-100 AD. Only the lower bow and catchplate survive, with the head of the brooch missing in old damage. The truncation at the upper edge of the fragment is extremely worn, the bow being 'D' shaped in section and extending into a broadly triangular catchplate which demonstrates a rolled back edge and two small sub-oval cutouts. Preserved in fair condition with an even greenish patina, it survives to a length of 23.87mm, 10.04mm wide between the back edge of the catchplate and bow, and 0.92mm thick …
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brockley', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-14BCE0
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and heavily corroded cast copper-alloy headstud type bow brooch dating to the Roman period, c. 75-175 AD. It demonstrates a flat-winged head with a rectangular slot at its midpoint (on its rear face) where the now missing pin and axis bar would have attached. The bow is 'D' shaped in section, demonstrating the remains of a circular projecting stud directly below the head. The bow extends downwards, curving only slightly in profile before truncating abruptly in old damage. Preserved in extremely poor condition with most of the original surface worn away, it survives to a …
Created on: Wednesday 13th December 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 13th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bedfield', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-145AF8
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy bow brooch of Rosette type dating to the late Iron Age or early Roman period, c. 25-60 AD. It demonstrates a semi-circular sectioned stubby-winged head with the remains of the iron pin suspension mechanism still concreted to its reverse face. The bow is 'D' shaped in section and curves extremely tightly in profile, integrally cast at its base with the remains of a circular or triangular rosette of which only a small portion survives. The foot of the brooch would originally have been fantail-shaped, though this is now missing along with the pin mechanism…
Created on: Wednesday 13th December 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 13th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bedfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-118310
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy bow brooch of Colchester Derivative hinged type dating to the Roman period, c. 43-100 AD. It demonstrates a tubular (circular sectioned) winged head, with a rectangular slot at its midpoint on the reverse face which originally would have accomodated the axis bar and hinged pin, though these are now missing in old damage along with the lower bow, foot and catchplate of the brooch. The head is plain, while the bow is 'D' shaped in section and curves strongly in profile, demonstrating a longitudinal central groove flanked on each sides by oblique hachured …
Created on: Wednesday 13th December 2017
Last updated: Friday 9th March 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bedfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-FBA0FE
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy bow brooch of Colchester Derivative double-lugged type, dating c. 43-100 AD. The main body of the brooch itself survives intact, though the pin is broken away in old damage. It demonstrates a semi-circular sectioned winged head (which is plain and undecorated), at the midpoint of which on its rear face a projecting double-lug is visible-though this is partially obscured by corrosion products. The bow is 'D' shaped in section and plain, tapering along its length to the foot where a sub-triangular catchplate projects from the rear of the object, also heav…
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 4th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Westhorpe', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-E99FC4
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment originating from a cast copper-alloy bow brooch dating to the Roman period, c. 43-100 AD. The fragment consists the lower bow, foot and catchplate of a brooch probably corresponding to the Colchester Derivative group. The bow itself is 'D' shaped in section and undecorated, demonstrating a plain foot and triangular catchplate projecting from its rear edge, with a central single triangular 'cut-out' section and rolled back edge. Preserved in good condition with an even green patina, it survives to a length of 35.36mm, 12.50mm wide at the edge of the projecting catchplate, an…
Created on: Wednesday 29th November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brockley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-1CCBFA
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy bow brooch of Colchester Derivative type, double lugged subtype, dating to the Roman period, c. 43-100 AD. It demonstrates a hemi-spherically sectioned winged head, from the midpoint of which on its reverse face projects a double-lug (the upper of which is broken away in old damage). Aside from this, part of one wing and the pin mechanism, the brooch survives relatively intact. The wings themselves demonstrate decoration in the form of parallel transverse collars, though otherwise the brooch is relatively plain. The bow is 'D' shaped in section, demonst…
Created on: Tuesday 7th November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 21st March 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mildenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-B2626E
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy fragment originating from a bow brooch of probable Colchester Derivative type, dating c. 43-100 AD. Only the lower bow, foot and catchplate survive, the bow itself being 'D' shaped in section and the catchplate broadly triangular with a rolled back edge and two small cut-out sections (both sub-circular in plan) one positioned above the other. Preserved in fair condition with an even green patina, it survives to a length of 20.64mm, 10.11mm wide where the catchplate extends, and 1.51mm thick at the truncated upper edge of the bow. It weighs 1.38g. Thi…
Created on: Thursday 2nd November 2017
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Exning', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-DE526A
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy bow brooch of Colchester derivative type, double-lug subtype, dating to the Roman period, c. 43-100 AD. Only the head and upper bow survive, with the rest of the object missing in old damage. It demonstrates a semi-circular sectioned winged head, with a rearward-facing double lug projecting from its midpoint. The wings themselves are decorated with two pairs each of co-incident double transverse grooves, one at the terminal end of each 'wing' and one at its inner edge. The bow is broadly 'D' shaped in section, with a prominent crest running up its midpo…
Created on: Monday 23rd October 2017
Last updated: Saturday 13th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brockley', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-47AE8A
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy fragment originating from a probable Colchester Derivative type bow brooch dating to the Roman period, c. 43-100 AD. Only the mid/lower bow and catchplate survive, with the rest of the object broken away in old damage. The surviving portion of the bow is broadly 'D' shaped in section, demonstrating an incised central ridge which runs from its truncated upper edge to its midpoint, where there is a double transverse incised groove. The catchplate itself projects from the rear part of the brooch, being broadly triangular in plan with a rolled back edge and…
Created on: Monday 16th October 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 4th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Elveden', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-28C2FF
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy bow brooch dating to the Roman period, c. 43-100 AD. Only the lower bow, foot and catchplate survive, with the head and upper bow broken away in old damage. The bow itself is 'D' shaped in section and the catchplate sub-triangular in plan, with a rolled back edge and single sub-triangular cut-out in the centre of the catchplate itself. Preserved in fair condition with an even green patina, it survives to a length of 26.08mm, 9.86mm wide between the bow and furthest edge of the catchplate, and 2.49mm thick at the truncated end of the bow. It weighs 1.96g…
Created on: Friday 8th September 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brockley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-265AC8
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy bow brooch of Colchester derivative type, hinged subtype, dating to the Roman period, c. 43-100 AD. Only the head and upper/middle bow survive, with the rest of the brooch broken away in old damage. It demonstrates a circular-sectioned winged head with end-caps covering the end of the wings, though one of these has now broken away in old damage. At the centre of the head on its rear face is a small slot, where the pin would have hinged along the internal axis bar (though this is now missing). The bow is 'D' shaped in section, demonstrating a prominent c…
Created on: Friday 8th September 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Acton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-17D82A
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy bow brooch of Colchester Derivative type, double-lugged subtype, dating to the Roman period, c. 43-100 AD. Only the head and upper half of the bow survive, with the rest of the object broken away in old damage. It demonstrates a semi-circular sectioned winged head, at the midpoint of which is a rearward-facing double lug. The bow is 'D' shaped in section, demonstrating a prominent ridge that extends from the head to the point where the bow itself truncates in old damage.Preserved in fair condition with an even green patina, it survives to a length of 19…
Created on: Thursday 7th September 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Acton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-E94D84
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy bow brooch dating to the Roman period, c. 100-150 AD. The brooch is of Trumpet derivative type (fantail subtype) though only the lower body, foot and catchplate survive, with the rest having broken away in old damage. The foot and lower body of the brooch is broadly triangular in plan view and plano-convex in section, with a flattened back and slightly rounded upper surface. The latter demonstrates ornate decoration in the form of a single rectangular field of decoration, with three central recessed conjoined lozengiform cells inlaid with light blue ena…
Created on: Thursday 24th August 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 7th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wordwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-F4A3D1
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy bow brooch of Colchester derivative type, hinged subtype, dating c. 43-100 AD. The brooch is missing only the mainstay of its pin, which has broken away in old damage. Otherwise, the object is preserved intact in very good condition. It demonstrates a hemi-spherically sectioned solid winged head, at the mid-point of which is a cut-away section where the hinged pin sits, now jammed pointing outwards at an angle of c. 45 degrees. Each 'wing' of the head is ornately decorated with a moulded oblique linear design demonstrating internal parallel grooves, giv…
Created on: Monday 31st July 2017
Last updated: Monday 21st August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beck Row', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-982EAD
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy bow brooch of Colchester derivative double-lugged type dating to the Roman period, c. 43-100 AD. It demonstrates a hemi-spherically sectioned winged head with a rearward facing projecting double-lug at its midpoint, through which the chord, spring and axis-bar still survive intact, though the pin is missing in old damage. The bow is 'D' shaped in section, truncating slightly above its midpoint. Preserved in fair condition with an even green patina, it survives to a length of 14.39mm, 22.49mm wide at its head, and 2.63mm thick at the truncated end of its…
Created on: Monday 15th May 2017
Last updated: Sunday 5th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stambourne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-973768
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy bow brooch of Colchester drivative double-lugged type dating to the Roman period, c. 43-100 AD. It demonstrates a hemi-spherically sectioned winged head undecorated except for two parallel grooves at each inner edge, with a double holed lug projecting from its midpoint through which the chord and spring are threaded around a central wire axis bar. The bow is broadly 'D' shaped in section with a prominent central ridge running down its surviving length, truncating in an old oblique break that has removed the lower bow and foot. Preserved in fair conditio…
Created on: Monday 15th May 2017
Last updated: Sunday 5th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stambourne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-07F25A
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and abraded Colchester Derivative type, hinged sub-type bow brooch dating c. 43-120 AD. It demonstrates a winged head, with an internal axis bar and hinged pin. The bow is broadly 'D' shaped in section with a slightly dished back, on the front of which is a prominent crest that extends from just below the head to the base of the bow where the foot is truncated in old damage along with the catchplate. Preserved in fair condition with an even greenish patina, it survives to a length of 30.27mm, 15.07mm wide at its head, and 2.55mm thick at the midpoint of its bow. It weigh…
Created on: Wednesday 26th April 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 24th November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Poslingford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-D8737D
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Colchester Derivative type brooch, Polden Hill sub-type, dating c. 43-100 AD. It has a tubular winged head (decorated on each wing with a single incised oblique groove) with end-caps at the end of each wing, inbetween which is the spring and double-lugged projecting attachment mechanism. The pin is missing in old damage. The bow is broadly 'D' shaped in section and tapers towards its foot, demonstrating a central band of decoration consisting of three thin wavy moulded lines within a recessed tapering panel. From the rear face of the lower bow, the rema…
Created on: Monday 6th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 5th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Worlingworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-F38547
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Trumpet type bow brooch dating to the Roman period, c. 75-150 AD. Only the mid to lower bow, foot and most of the catchplate survive, with the upper bow, head and pin/spring mechanism broken away due to a neat truncation directly at the mid-point of the brooch. It demonstrates a central acanthus moulding and three subsequent transverse collars, below which the facetted bow extends downwards into a prominent collared and knopped foot. From the rear of the lower bow the catchplate protrudes, though its folded back edge is largely broken away. Preserved in…
Created on: Monday 30th January 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kenton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-CDA06A
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy bow brooch of Hod Hill type dating to the Roman period, c. 43-75 AD. It is missing its spring mechanism and head, demonstrating a sub-rectangular main body divided into two slightly recessed areas by the presence of a longitudinal ridge. A single sub-rectangular elongated lappet is visible on either side. Below this the lower bow is plain and undecorated, tapering to a knopped foot preceded by a low relief transverse collar. The catchplate projects from the rear face of the bow, and survives relatively intact. Preserved in fairly good condition with an …
Created on: Monday 16th January 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 8th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Methwold', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-CD6967
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy bow brooch of Hod Hill type dating to the Roman period, c. 43-75 AD. It is missing its pin, though the rest of the object is preserved relatively intact. The head is broadly trapezoidal in shape, with two rolled outer sections designed to house the axis bar flanking a central sub-rectangular cut out for the pin. It has been bent backwards at an angle of c. 45 degrees. Below the head, the sub-rectangular body of the brooch flares outwards, decorated with three longitudinal moulded ridges and a single sub-circular projecting lappet on each side. The middl…
Created on: Monday 16th January 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 8th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Methwold', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-CD3BF1
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Colchester derivative type (double-lugged sub-type) bow brooch dating c. 25-60 AD. It is missing around half its spring mechanism, lower bow and catchplate, with the rest of the object preserved relatively intact. It has semi-circular sectioned open wings, from the back of which two perforated lugs project, the upper of these forming the start of the bow. The bow itself is decorated with a moulded raised ridge connecting the topmost lug to the upper part of the bow, transitioning into a flute which extends c. halfway down the bow. This is flanked on eit…
Created on: Monday 16th January 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 8th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Methwold', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-7972D2
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy bow brooch of Hod Hill type dating to the Roman period, c. 43-75 AD. The pin, catchplate and foot are missing in old damage. It demonstrates a rolled head with a central rectangular cut-out slot for the pin. The bow ,only slightly curving in profile, is decorated with a central prominent moulded ridge, below which is a gap before a series of three closely spaced transverse ridges dlelineates the division between the lower bow and foot, the latter being mostly broken away. The remains of the catchplate project from the rear face of the brooch, though thi…
Created on: Thursday 12th January 2017
Last updated: Monday 11th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brandon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-78D526
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy bow brooch of Colchester derivative type, hinged sub-type, dating c. 43-120 AD. It has circular-sectioned open ended wings, with a small triangular slot which contains the axis bar and remains of the pin (now mostly missing) in addition to being heavily encrusted with mineralised corrosion products. The upper bow is strongly crested, while the midsection and lower part of the bow is plain and undecorated, being additionally partly bend outwards due to old damage. Part of the catchplate projects from the reverse face of the brooch, though this has also s…
Created on: Thursday 12th January 2017
Last updated: Monday 11th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brandon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-76A9FB
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy bow brooch of Hod Hill type dating to the Roman period, c. 43-75 AD. It survives relatively intact, with only the lower bow and foot broken away. It demonstrates a flaring head demonstrating a circular slot and axis bar for the pin, which survives in-situ. Below the head, three transverse collars separate the head from the bow (which strongly curves in profile), the central section of which is rectangular in plan view and decorated with three moulded longitudinal ridges. The side lappets are broken away in old damage. Below the central section, the bow …
Created on: Thursday 12th January 2017
Last updated: Monday 11th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brandon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-E7E3A0
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy bow brooch of Hod Hill type dating to the Roman period, c. 43-75 AD. It demonstrates a rolled head, bifurcated at its midpoint by a rectangular cut-out for the pin axis bar, which is now missing along with the pin, lower bow and catchplate of the brooch. The upper bow tapers inwards before abruptly flaring out to form a plain sub-rectangular central body, from either side of which two sub-rectangular lappets demonstrating moulded transverse collars project. Underneath these, the bow abruptly tapers inwards and extends downwards before truncating abruptl…
Created on: Thursday 5th January 2017
Last updated: Thursday 9th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bottisham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-7DFFA2
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Colchester derivative/Polden Hill bow brooch dating c. 43-70 AD. The brooch is missing its wing end-caps, spring mechanism, lower bow and foot, which have broken away in old damage. The head is winged and semi-cylindrical in section, with beaded decoration visible on each wing and a small cut-out section for the pin. The bow is broadly 'D' shaped in section and truncates c. halfway down its original length, demonstrating a moulded ridge down the centre of the bow and oblique curving linear recesses down the sides. Preserved in fair condition with an une…
Created on: Monday 19th December 2016
Last updated: Monday 9th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lakenheath', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-7CE16B
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy bow brooch of headstud type dating to the Roman period, c. 75-200 AD. It demonstrates a cylindrically-sectioned winged head with a central cut-out rectangular section for the pin and axis bar, though now only the latter survives. The wings themselves are short and stubby, each decorated with two linear mouldings on their outer face which form three steps from the wing-tips to the bow. From the upper edge of the head, a broken integrally cast chain-loop projects. The bow curves strongly in profile, decorated on its outer upper section with a projecting c…
Created on: Monday 19th December 2016
Last updated: Monday 9th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lakenheath', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-769C4B
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy Colchester derivative type bow brooch dating to the Roman period, c. 43-100 AD. It has an open-backed head with short rectangular-sectioned wings and a double-lugged pin/spring mechanism, which survives intact. The wings are decorated with obliquely moulded grooves. The bow is 'D' shaped in section and curves strongly in profile, demonstrating a rectangular moulding at its head below which is a central linear flute flanked by two longitudinal ridges. From the rear face of the bow, a small rolled catchplate projects. Preserved in very good condition with an…
Created on: Thursday 24th November 2016
Last updated: Thursday 26th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Exning', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-46B0F8
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy bow brooch dating to the Roman period, c. 100-150 AD. The brooch is of Trumpet derivative type (fantail subtype) though only the lower body, foot and catchplate of the brooch survive, with the rest having broken away in old damage. The foot and lower body of the brooch is broadly triangular in plan view and plano-convex in section, with a flattened back and slightly rounded upper surface. The upper face of the brooch has been ornately decorated in a single rectangular field of decoration, with three central conjoined lozengiform and recessed cells inlai…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd November 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brandon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-DEDE5D
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy headstud type brooch dating to the Roman period, c. 75-125 AD. The brooch consists a flaring head which tapers into a strongly-curving bow which tapers to a prominently knopped foot demonstrating a transverse collar at its midpoint. The rearward facing hook and loop at the top of the brooch are still partially intact, though the pin mechanism itself and the catchplate have broken away in old damage. Towards the upper portion of the bow, a prominent circular projecting boss is visible, while below this, the remnants of sub-rectangular red enamel insert…
Created on: Thursday 17th November 2016
Last updated: Friday 2nd December 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Bergholt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-DD69D9
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Colchester derivative/Polden hill brooch of Mackreth's 'eastern group', dating c. 50-150 AD. The brooch demonstrates a plain bow with a prominent knop at its head, with a plain wing extending to either side. The reverse face of the wings themselves demonstrate a semi-circular pin housing slot co-incident with terminal caps that serve to enclose the ends of the wings. Though the head and bow are relatively intact, that catchplate and pin mechanism have broken away in old damage. Preserved in fair condition with a dark green patina, the brooch measures c.…
Created on: Thursday 17th November 2016
Last updated: Monday 5th December 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Bergholt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-ED1CC6
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman brooch of Colchester-derivative with double pierced lug. It is missing its pin and foot due to old breaks. The wings are semi-cylindrical in form, undecorated but faceted on their front faces, and separated by an integrally cast double pierced lug. This holds in place a copper-alloy spring and spring chord, of whcih 8 coils survive missing the pin due to old breaks. The bow is D-shaped in section with flat back and rounded front face, tapering towards old breaks above the catchplate. It has decoration on the front face comprising a central vertical rib…
Created on: Tuesday 6th September 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Risby', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-9E73A0
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman Colchester derivative double pierced lug bow brooch. It is missing the pin and lower half of the brooch due to old breaks. The wings are semi-cylindrical in form, undecorated, and separated at the cnetre by an integrally cast double pierced lug. This holds in place a copepr-alloy spring chord and spring of six coils, missing the pin due to old breaks. The bow is rectangular in form and triangular in section with flat back and faceted front face. It has decoration comprising a central vertical mid rib, flanked on either side by vertical flutes. Just bel…
Created on: Wednesday 4th May 2016
Last updated: Friday 3rd March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pettaugh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-ED8EE8
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman Colchester derivative hinged bow brooch. It is missing part of one wing, the pin and lower half of the brooch due to old breaks. The wings are cylindrical in form, folded to encase the iron axis bar and with a central rectangular slot through which the now missing pin would have originally hinged. At the end of the surviving wing is a moulded vertical rib. The bow is triangular in form and section, with flat back and faceted front face, tapering to old breaks above the foot. It has moulded decoration on its front face comprising a central rib at the he…
Created on: Thursday 25th February 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 20th April 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Snetterton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-D9D14C
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman Colchester derivative double pierced lug bow brooch. It is missing the pin, foot, and catchplate due to old breaks. The wings are semi-cylindrical in form, undecorated, and separated at their centre by an integrally cast rear facing double-pierced lug. This holds in place a copper-alloy spring, of which six coils survive, and spring chord, the pin misisng due to old breaks. The bow is D-shaped in section with flat back and rounded front face, tapering towards old breaks. It has decoration on its front face comprising a central vertical groove with mult…
Created on: Wednesday 24th February 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 9th March 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hockwold', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-D9B470
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman Colchester derivative bow brooch. Only the base of the bow, foot, and catchplate survive, the remainder now missing due to old breaks. The bow is triangular in section, tapering to a pointed foot, and decorated on its front face by a prominent moulded mid rib flanked by vertical flutes. On the back face of the foot is an integrally cast catchplate that is flat, triangular in form, and with a folded outer edge that has a rectangular pin groove on its inner surface. The entire object measures 24.04mm in length, 4.56mm in width, 2.48mm in thickness (at b…
Created on: Wednesday 24th February 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd March 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hockwold', grid reference and parish protected.