Record ID: HESH-9332B4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Colchester derivative (probably Dolphin style) brooch with hinged pin of Roman date (55-100AD). This brooch is unusually heavy and also slightly crude with a very wide and thick head. The wings are complete being solid cast and cylindrical in plan. A small hole passes laterally through the wings (diameter: 3.4mm) and holds a copper alloy axis bar. At the centre of the wings is a rectangular shaped slot from which emerges a rectangular sectioned pin which tapers along its length. The pin is broken and distorted. The bow head is hump-like, and angula…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd February 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 4th January 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Farndon', grid reference and parish protected.