Record ID: WILT-3A097C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy deliberately cut plate brooch (c. AD 80-250). The brooch was circular in plan and has been decorated with three raised circular ridges, one located along the circumference. The brooch has been cut into a quarter, a deliberate scratch mark is visible which suggests that this brooch has been deliberately mutilated. To the reverse the brooch is flat, a incomplete lug or catchplate is visible. The brooch is 20.15mm in surviving length, 17.85mm wide, 3.35mm thick and weighs 3.94 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 5th April 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd May 2016
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Record ID: HAMP-3CF193
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and incomplete Roman cast plate brooch of 2nd-century date. This flat brooch has an annular body with circular open centre (Dia.: 8.9mm). At the cardinal points are four protrusions which have suffered differing levels of abrasion. On the lower surface on the two complete, opposing protrusions are, respectively, the abraded catch-plate and the perforated, semi-circular double pin lug. The pin is missing, but the axis bar seems to partially survive. The more complete protrusions are divided from the main annular field by a circular border on the upper surface. There is another b…
Created on: Wednesday 17th November 2010
Last updated: Thursday 18th November 2010
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