Record ID: BH-09B143
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy plate brooch of 2nd century AD date. Oval plate brooches of this period are relatively common finds in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. A similar brooch was found within the same Parish - see BH-86AC02. The brooch is oval in plan and has a raised central cell (also oval) with a double rim around its perimeter. The cell contains remnants of a green and red glass or enamel inset. Surrounding the cell is a shallow groove, whilst the outer edge of the brooch is marked by a low rim. Both of the aforementioned elements retain traces of gilding. The pin attachment…
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Roxton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-0A0432
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Dolphin type brooch of mid 1st century AD date (R. Hattatt; 1982; pp. 65). The wings measure 33.6mm wide and have four of decorative vertical grooves each side of the bow. The underside of the head is recessed. The remaining part of the axis bar is situated within a perforated central lug and retains six coils of the copper-alloy spring. A short length of the external chord (which would have secured the spring to the rest of the brooch) is located within a rearward lug on top of the head. The pin is missing. The high-arched bow extends above the height of …
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Roxton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-FFC1A7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Trumpet type brooch of 1st to 2nd century AD. The head consists of a semi-circular plate with a rounded lobe at the top. On the underside of the head the iron axis bar passes through a perforated central lug. The copper-alloy pin has been wound around the axis bar, the end having been looped underneath the head and secured on the opposite side of the lug. The point of the pin is located just above the level of the foot of the brooch. The deeply curved bow is of semi-circular section and tapers gradually towards the foot. The upper surface of the bow has mould…
Created on: Friday 1st June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thundridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-40D5A2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Colchester type one-piece brooch of 1st century AD date. The spring has five coils of wire and an external chord, all of which emanate from the underside of the head and are wrapped around an integral axis bar. The only element which has been added is the pin, the perforated 'eye' of which survives. The bow is thin, has flat surfaces and tapers to a point at the foot. Only a remnant of the catchplate survives. The brooch measures 45.1mm long, 13.8mm wide and 14.8mm deep. The weight is 5.19g.
Created on: Monday 4th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Hertfordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-5694D1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy Rosette or Thistle type brooch of mid 1st century AD date (Hattatt 1982: 98). Approximately half of the short, humped bow remains - it has flat surfaces and is thin and wide. At the bottom, the bow gives way to the plate, which would originally have been sub-circular in plan. The upper surface of the plate has two raised rims, close to the outer edge. At the bottom of the reverse side of the plate is a vertical protrusion, which probably represents part of the catchplate or foot section. The piece measures 22.2mm long, 17.9mm wide and 6.9mm thick. The weig…
Created on: Tuesday 5th June 2007
Last updated: Monday 14th March 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Turvey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-2DF365
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and corroded copper-alloy Colchester type one-piece brooch of 1st century AD date. The damaged head comprises an external chord and three remaining spring coils, both elements emanating from the underside of the head. The top of the head has a vertical ridge. Approximately half to two thirds of the bow remain; it is of semi-circular section. The foot, catchplate and pin are all missing. The brooch measures 25.7mm long, 11.1mm wide (at the head) and 14.1mm deep. The weight is 4.29g.
Created on: Friday 3rd August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Hertfordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-26DC38
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper-alloy T-shaped brooch of 1st or 2nd century AD date (see R. Hattatt, 1987, pp. 100-120, fig. 37-40 for similar examples). The wings are tubular and taper sharply near the end. The bow is narrower and grooved where it connects with the wings, and after the wider middle section tapers towards the bent foot. There are moulded ridges running down the bow. The pin mechanism is entirely missing. The surface is silvered or tinned. The object measures 19.7mm long and 14mm wide at the wings. It weighs 2.8g.
Created on: Thursday 20th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Albans', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-27E047
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn, corroded and incomplete copper-alloy Colchester type one-piece brooch of 1st century date (R. Hattatt; 1982; pp.60). The brooch appears to have been cast in one piece. The pin and the spring are missing. The bow is of roughly semi-circular section and tapers to a point at the foot. Only a small section of the heavily-damaged catchplate remains. The bow appears to have been deliberately bent to that it almost touches the narrow wings. The object measures 26.2mm long and 8.8mm wide. It weighs 4.2g.
Created on: Thursday 20th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Albans', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-281B87
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Colchester type two-piece brooch of 1st century AD date (R. Hattatt; 1982; pp.60). The spring is badly corroded, making it impossible to see any detail, and most of it is missing. The head is narrow and the pin is missing. The bow is thin, semi-circular in secion and tapers to a point at the foot. Only a remnant of the catchplate survives. The brooch measures 43.1mm long, 10.5mm wide, and weighs 3.8g.
Created on: Thursday 20th September 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Albans', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-2836D4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn, corroded and incomplete copper-alloy Colchester type (possibly one-piece) brooch of 1st century date (R. Hattatt; 1982; pp.60). The brooch appears to have been cast in one piece. The head is narrow and pin and spring are missing. The bow is of roughly semi-circular section and only tapers slightly near the foot. No trace of the catchplate remains. The object measures 28.9mm long and 7.1mm wide. It weighs 2.5g.
Created on: Thursday 20th September 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Albans', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-28D827
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A good condition, but corroded copper-alloy Colchester two-piece type brooch of 1st century date (R. Hattatt; 1982; pp.60). The body of the brooch appears to have been cast in one piece, the spring and pin have been attached later. On top of the head, an external chord sits within a rearward lug. The spring has three coils on both sides of the lug. The pin is complete, and tapers towards its tip. The bow is of roughly semi-circular section and tapers to a point at the foot. The catchplate is perforated, and slightly damaged. The object measures 61.7mm long and 22.5mm wide. It wei…
Created on: Thursday 20th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Albans', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-3B78B6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper-alloy T-shaped brooch of mid 1st to mid 2nd century AD date (see R. Hattatt, 1987, pp. 100-120, fig. 37-40 for similar examples). The brooch has been cast in one piece and is solid in appearance. The wings are tubular and very short and the spring and pin are missing. The bow has a D-shaped cross section and extends in width towards the bottom, before tapering towards the foot. There are moulded ridges running down the bow. Between the ridges are three inverted triangular cells. Only a small section of the catchplate has survived. The surface may have been silvered or …
Created on: Wednesday 3rd October 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tingrith', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-4E7566
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy plate brooch of 2nd century AD date. The plate is oval in plan and has a low, flat rim around the outer edge. At the centre, a similar rim defines a slightly recessed oval cell, the base of which has been deliberately scored to act as a key for the now-missing inset. The outer ring is also missing its original infill. On the reverse, the pin attachment and catchplate are located at opposite ends of the brooch, on its longest axis. The pin attachment consists of a single rounded lug with a circular central hole. The catchplate is solid, has an angled inner…
Created on: Thursday 4th October 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Hertfordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-4F6027
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy bow-brooch (probably a Colchester type) of 1st century date. The head is entirely missing. The bow is of circular section and tapers from the centre point downwards. The foot is pointed and the catchplate is incomplete. The brooch measures 30mm long, 3.1mm wide and 9.1mm deep. The weight is 1.59g.
Created on: Thursday 4th October 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Hertfordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-4FDCC4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy Disc brooch of 2nd century date (see R. Hattatt; 2000; pp. 345). The brooch would originally have been circular with a series of peripheral lugs, only one of which survives intact. At the centre of the upper surface is a circular cell, defined by a raised rim. A series of semi-circular ridges around the outer edge (traces of four remain) would have created a star-like pattern. At the 'point' of one of the star's arms, the intact semi-circular lug protrudes from the outer edge of the plate. Traces of a second lug are visible at the adjacent star's point. …
Created on: Thursday 4th October 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Hertfordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-A3EDB1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Dolphin type brooch of mid 1st century date (R. Hattatt; 1982; pp. 64-8). The fragment consists of the head and a section of the bow. The wings are horizontal, of circular section and have a vertically-aligned engraved ring at each end. A transverse hole passes from one end of the head to the other and would have held the axis bar. A narrow slot at the centre of the head's underside indicates the point at which the now-missing pin would have been hinged. The bow adjoins the head at a right angle - it has a flat underside and a beaded vertical ridge down th…
Created on: Monday 8th October 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Hertfordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-36B056
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Colchester type two-piece brooch of 1st century date. The wings are semi-circular in section, with a hollow underside. At the centre of the underside of the head is a perforated lug, into which the now-missing axis bar would have fitted. On top of the head is a rearward lug, but the spring and pin are not present. The bow is of roughly semi-circular section and has a central ridge, flanked on either side by a lower ridge. The lower part of the bow is missing, as is the catchplate. The brooch measures 22.1mm long, 20.7mm wide (at the head) and 10.7mm dee…
Created on: Monday 15th October 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Offley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-36EC52
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Trumpet variant brooch of 1st or 2nd century AD date. The head is roughly semi-circular in plan and has a broken chain loop at the top. The underside of the head is hollow and there are two perforated lugs - one on either side - which would have held the now-missing axis bar. The spring and pin are also absent. The bow is arched, with parallel sides and a rounded bottom edge which juts out slightly. The upper surface of the bow has two recessed vertical panels, containing traces of enamel. The foot section is of semi-circular section and tapers downwards.…
Created on: Monday 15th October 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Offley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-DD79D4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy Langton Down type brooch of 1st century date. Only the head and the upper part of the bow survive. The damaged wings have a flat underside and there is no trace of the spring or pin. The top of the head is roughly horizontal and narrows towards the top of the bow. The bow meets the head at a right-angle and also tapers in width to the point where it is broken. The heavily corroded fragment measures 15.14mm long, 17.47mm wide and 7.5mm deep. The weight is 4.27g.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd October 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clothall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-DD98A4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy fibula type brooch of 1st century date. The lower part of the bow and the foot survive. The bow is of sub-triangular section, having a flat underside and a central ridge on the upper surface. The foot is squared off and the damaged catchplate has one circular perforation above another of uncertain shape. The piece measures 30.74mm long, 6.46mm wide and 8.96mm deep. The weight is 3.04g.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd October 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clothall', grid reference and parish protected.