Record ID: WMID-802AC0
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Colchester derivative, Polden Hill type brooch of Roman dating (Mackreth 2011, Part 3, Group 4.a-4.b, Plate 46, AD c. 50-400). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, consisting of bow, spring and wings. The copper alloy brooch has semi-cylindrical wings, with flat semi circular perforated wing caps. The wings are undecorated. The bowhead is hump-like in profile with a moulding on either side at the shoulder between bow and wings. A rearward facing hook is present at the back, still retaining part of the spring. The spring has seven coils still present. The…
Created on: Monday 3rd August 2020
Last updated: Monday 3rd August 2020
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Record ID: WMID-7F620C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester derivative (Polden Hill) brooch, Mackreth 2011, 4.a-4.b, 4c, Plate 46, of Roman date (AD 80-120). Approximately 75% of the brooch is present, with only the foot, pin and spring missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The catch plate, foot knop and pin are 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 remains of a rearward facing hook is present at the top of bow, this would ha…
Created on: Monday 3rd August 2020
Last updated: Monday 3rd August 2020
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Record ID: WMID-7F34A9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill (Mackreth 2011, Part 3, Group 5, flat wing type, Western Group), c.f. Mackreth 2011, 5.b4.Plate 50, of Roman dating (AD 70 - AD 120). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present consisting of an incomplete bow and wings. The foot, spring and pin are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. 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 base of a rearward …
Created on: Monday 3rd August 2020
Last updated: Monday 3rd August 2020
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Record ID: WMID-5AF782
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy trumpet style brooch, dating to between AD 100 to AD 250.  Around 75% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head, bow and foot. The pin and pin rest are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The head is oval with a slightly concave back face; the upper edge has an upright fragmentary protrusion. The back face of the head has a semi-circular pierced lug, which is blocked by a fragment of the iron axis bar; below the lug there is short protrusion. The front face of the head has a cast decoration depicting a longitudinal central ridge and two la…
Created on: Saturday 1st August 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-D7FD19
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy probable Trumpet or possibly Hod Hill brooch fragment of Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 200). Less than 25 % of the brooch is present, consisting of part of the bow. Three transverse ribs are present on the front. Grooves are present above and below the transverse ribs. The bow has a D shaped cross section. The reverse is undecorated. The brooch fragment measures 20.1 mm in length, 12.5 mm wide and 4.5 mm thick. It weighs 4.1g. The brooch fragment is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina. The transverse ribs are similar to th…
Created on: Sunday 26th July 2020
Last updated: Sunday 26th July 2020
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Record ID: WMID-3723DB
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of uncertain type, of Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 200). Less than 25% of the brooch is present, consisting only of the catch plate. The bow, wings, head, spring and pin are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The brooch fragment is sub triangular in plan. The catch plate is triangular with folded edge to retain the pin. No foot knop present. It measures 19.8 mm in length, 7.7 mm wide and 2.8 mm thick. It weighs 0.9 g. Triangular catch plates are found on several types of Roman brooches, including Hod Hill, Trumpet and T shaped brooc…
Created on: Monday 6th July 2020
Last updated: Monday 6th July 2020
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Record ID: WMID-B09017
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
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, spring 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. A rearward facing hook is located at the back of the head. The bow is undecorate…
Created on: Tuesday 30th June 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 30th June 2020
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Record ID: WMID-B03736
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy zoomorphic (duck) brooch of Roman dating (Late 2nd Century AD). Around 50 % of the brooch is present, consisting of the head and part of the wings. The pin and tail are missing. The head of the duck is upright and facing forwards. The beak is flat, with a blunt end. The head is rounded. The body is openwork, with the wings curving round, extending to either side. Underneath the body is concave and the remains of the hook to retain the pin is present. No enamel is present. It measures 19.1 mm in height, 23.1 mm wide and 21.4 mm thick. It weighs 5.2 …
Created on: Tuesday 30th June 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 30th June 2020
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Record ID: WMID-78AA10
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy trumpet brooch of Roman dating (AD 75 to AD 175). Around 50% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head, spring and part of the bow. The head of the bow is circular and trumpet shaped. The back is concave with four coils of the spring at the top, held in place with an axis bar. It is possible that a head loop was present on the top of the head. The bow has a circular cross section. A vertical ridge runs the length of the bow, interrupted by a circular perforation, 2.9 mm internal diameter, is present at the mid point. A circular collar surrou…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd June 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd June 2020
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Record ID: WMID-7867DB
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill (flat wing ends type, Eastern Group), cf. Mackreth 2011, CD PH 6.a7, Plate 52.) dating to the period AD 80 to AD 120.  Approximately 75% of the brooch is present. Only the bow, one complete wing, a partial wing, foot and a partial catch plate are present. The rest is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The complete wing is cylindrical in shape, with a semi circular end plate, with a slot for the pin. The wings have been decorated with a wide diagonal groove, angled from the head downwards. The head of the bo…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd June 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 8th November 2022
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Record ID: WMID-783F36
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester derivative Polden Hill brooch, of early Roman dating (AD 80 to AD 120). Around 75% of the brooch is present, consisting of bow and wings. The pin is missing, axis bar, foot and catch plate are all missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The bow is hump shaped, with a double ridge running the length of the bow. Ridges are present at the shoulder junction between bow and wings. The lower end of the bow has been bent towards the right at an angle of about 20 degrees. The wings are cylindrical, with a piercing for the axis bar. A cylindrical tu…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd June 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 12th January 2022
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Record ID: WMID-77F59F
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill (flat wing ends type), Mackreth 2011, type 4 dated to circa AD 90 to AD 130. The brooch cannot be further defined as the foot is missing and there is no decoration on the bow. The brooch consists of the head, bow, wings and partial catch plate. The pin and springs, catch plate and foot are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. In plan, the brooch is T-shaped, and the bow is D-shaped in cross section. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile, with cylindrical wings projecting from ei…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd June 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 13th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-77D0BC
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy penannular brooch of Late Iron Age or later dating (AD 1 to c. AD 720). The brooch frame is sub-circular in section, with two flattened terminals each rolled back into a spiral in the centre of one long side of the brooch, leaving a small gap in the circumference. The pin is incomplete, and consists of a triangular sheet of copper alloy metal, with the wide end wrapped around the brooch frame. The pin is broken at approximately the mid point. The brooch has a diameter of 36.5 mm and is 9.7 mm thick (at the terminals), 4.4 mm thick (frame). It weigh…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd June 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd June 2020
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Record ID: WMID-69B38F
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, 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. The remains of a rearward facing hook are is located at the back of the head. A vertical ridge is present as decoration on …
Created on: Tuesday 2nd June 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd June 2020
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Record ID: WMID-6932EE
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. The wings, 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. Ridges are present at the shoulders, between the bow and the wings. The wings are incomplete and consist of small stubs. A cylindrical recess is present behind the wings, this would originally have retained the spring. The clay cast…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd June 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd June 2020
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Record ID: WMID-690975
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, spring and wings. 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 1/3 of its length. Ridges are present at the shoulders, between the bow and the wings. The wings are semi cylindrical. A cylindrical recess is present behind the wings, this still retains the spring. The spring is held in place by a circular sectio…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd June 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd June 2020
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Record ID: WMID-68E464
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. Ridges are present at the shoulders, between the bow and the wings. Two ridges run down the length of the bow. The wings are semi cylindrical. A cylindrical recess is present behind the wings, this would have originally retained …
Created on: Tuesday 2nd June 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd June 2020
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Record ID: WMID-68CC9D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Trumpet style brooch, of Roman (75 to 175 AD) dating. Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, with the foot, pin, and part of the catch plate missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The rest of the brooch is intact. The head of the brooch is oval in plan, and tapers into the bow. A vertical lug still retains the spring, two coils are present on either side. The bow of the brooch is D shaped in cross section. The head of the brooch tapers into the body. Beneath this is a central arcanthus collar, with a smaller flatter collar above and below. The c…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd June 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd June 2020
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Record ID: WMID-80A0EB
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Polden Hill brooch of Roman date, circa AD 80-120. The lower part of the bow, foot of the brooch, catch plate, pin, spring and axis bar are all missing. The remains of the brooch consist of the head, wings, and upper part of the bow. The bow head is hump-like, and slightly angular (comma shaped) in profile. A groove is present on the top of the head, this would have held part of the spring. The bow is broad and tapers to a damaged rounded terminal, with a well-developed patina. At the rear of the head of the brooch is a recess that would have held the c…
Created on: Tuesday 28th April 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 28th April 2020
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Record ID: WMID-80521B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
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. Ridges are present at the shoulders, between the bow and the wings. The wings are semi cylindrical. A cylindrical recess is present behind the wings, this would have originally retained the spring. The reverse is undecorated. …
Created on: Tuesday 28th April 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 28th April 2020
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