Record ID: LVPL-CD59AC
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy fragment of a Roman brooch of unknown type. Only the lower leg and catchplate of the brooch survives. The leg is slightly curved in profile. In the centre of the leg is a vertical raised band. The catchplate is almost complete. The object has a mid-green patina. Dimensions: 19mm in lenght, 5mm in width, 10mm thick (including catch plate), 2.3g
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 11th October 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-C9A3D7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester, rear hook type brooch dated to the Roman period c.AD 25-60. This brooch has a slim body arched bow which arches out from the head and down towards the foot which is complete but which has been bent to one side. The pin is missing however the spring remains attached to the forward facing hook. The spring has been coiled 8 times around the axis bar. The catchplate is narrow and incomplete. Dimensions: 60mm in length, 22mm in width, 5mm thick, 11.8g Similar examples which can be found on the PAS database include KENT-1B4B73 and IOW-A79048.
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 10th October 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-708346
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy Aesica brooch dating to the Roman period. The object has sub-tubular wings. The head consists of a crest which is undecorated. The bottom corners of the head expand out to form globular knops. The head joins the bow at a right angle. The bow is expands into a fantail. A pennanular ring sits on top of the bow and loops under the head of the object. The ring is decorated with diagonal grooves. The wings are also decorated with diagonal grooves at each end. The spring and pin are missing and the catchplate is incomplete. The objet has a dark-brown patina which is pitted…
Created on: Wednesday 21st July 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 20th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wellingborough', grid reference and parish protected.