Record ID: WAW-D01356
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete fragment of a cast copper alloy Colchester derivative (Polden Hill style) brooch, Mackreth 2011, 4.i. Plate 48. of Roman date (43-150AD). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present and consists of the head, bow and wings. The pin and foot are missing, presumably lost in antiquity. The bow head is hump-like, and slightly angular in profile, narrowing to a point at the start of the foot. A The remnants of central decoration down the bow are present and consist of recessed lines. The bow is D shaped in cross section. The wings are incomplete and are rectangular in pl…
Created on: Tuesday 31st August 2010
Last updated: Monday 13th February 2017
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Record ID: WAW-D22A04
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 5, flat wing ends type, Western Group), Mackreth 2011, 5.b.1. Plate 50, of Roman date (43-120AD). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head, bow and wings. The foot, hinge, pin and catch plate are missing, presumably lost in antiquity. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile. A central ridge is present, along with flanking ridges at the joint between head and wings. A transverse groove is present at the top of the head, presumably for par…
Created on: Tuesday 31st August 2010
Last updated: Monday 13th February 2017
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Record ID: WMID-313017
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy Trumpet style brooch, of Roman (75 to 175 AD) dating. Approximately 75% of the brooch is present, with only the pin missing. The rest of the brooch is intact. The head of the brooch is oval in plan, and tapers into the bow. The reverse of the head is flat, with a integrally cast rectangular lug. There is no evidence of a head loop or plate. The bow of the brooch is D shaped in cross section. The head of the brooch tapers into the body. Halfway down the length of the bow, is an elaborate arcanthus type moulding. Beneath the moulding, the lower part o…
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2012
Last updated: Saturday 16th March 2013
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Record ID: WMID-337CB7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 2, flat wing ends, Lower Severn Valley), Mackreth 2011, 2.b2. Plate 45). Roman dating (50-150 AD). Approximately 25% of the brooch is present consisting of the bow, wings, and spring casing. The pin, spring, catch plate and foot 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. Each of the wings has an incomplete sub circular wi…
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2012
Last updated: Thursday 8th December 2016
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Record ID: WMID-174568
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 4, flat wing ends type, West Midlands), Mackreth 2011, 4.a-4.b. Plate 46. Of Roman dating (AD 80 to AD 120). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head, wing and bow. The spring, pin, foot and catch plate are missing and / or incomplete. 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 cylindral wings projecting from either side at the top. The remains of a rearward facing …
Created on: Thursday 24th January 2013
Last updated: Thursday 8th December 2016
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Record ID: WMID-B8FE93
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 2, flat wing ends, Lower Severn Valley), Mackreth 2011, 2.b1. Plate 45. Approximately 75% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head, bow, spring, wings and partial pin. The foot and catch plate are missing, presumably 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 cylindral wings projecting from either side at the top. The brooch is decorated by two converging ribs. Roulet…
Created on: Wednesday 13th February 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 20th December 2016
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Record ID: WMID-B9A0A7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 2, flat wing ends, Lower Severn Valley), Mackreth 2011, 2.b2. Plate 45. Of Roman dating AD 43 to AD 150. Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head, bow and wings. The foot, spring, pin and catch plate are missing, presumably 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 cylindral wings projecting from either side at the top. The brooch is decorated b…
Created on: Wednesday 13th February 2013
Last updated: Monday 12th December 2016
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Record ID: WMID-BA10D1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 4, flat wing ends type, West Midlands), Mackreth 2011, 4.b. Plate 46. Roman dating (AD 80-120). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head, wing and bow. The spring, pin, foot and catch plate are missing and / or incomplete. 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 cylindral wings projecting from either side at the top. Traces of a vertical groove, decorating the bo…
Created on: Wednesday 13th February 2013
Last updated: Thursday 8th December 2016
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Record ID: WMID-BA4376
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 4, flat wing ends type), Mackreth 2011, 4.k. Plate 48, of Roman dating (AD 75 to AD 175). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head, wing and bow. The spring, pin, foot and catch plate are missing and / or incomplete. 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 cylindral wings projecting from either side at the top. A semi circular ridge is present at the junction be…
Created on: Wednesday 13th February 2013
Last updated: Friday 10th February 2017
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Record ID: WMID-0672CE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester derivative (Polden Hill) brooch of Roman date (AD 80 to AD 120). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head, partial bow and both w ings. The spring, axis bar, foot, catchplate and pin are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. In plan, the brooch is almost T-shaped, and D-shaped in cross section. The bow has been decorated with a vertical ridge, with a flanking groove to eitehr side. A ridge is present at the shoulder between the bow and the wings. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile, with cy…
Created on: Wednesday 11th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 4th October 2016
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Record ID: WMID-16E259
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill (flat wing ends), Mackreth 2011, 4.d, pg. 73, Plate 47, of Roman date (AD 80 to AD 120). Approximately 25% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head, bow and partial wings. The spring, foot, pin and catch plate are missing, presumably lost in antiquity. In plan, the brooch is almost T-shaped, and rectangular in cross section. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile, with incomplete wings projecting from either side at the top. A rearward facing hook is located at the head of th…
Created on: Tuesday 24th March 2015
Last updated: Friday 10th February 2017
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Record ID: WMID-4FF1A4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 4, flat wing ends type, West Midlands), Mackreth 2011, 4.a-4.b, 4c, Plate 46. Roman date (AD 80 to AD 120). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, with the pin, catch plate and foot 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 cylindral wings projecting from either side at the top. The base of a rearward facing hook is present at the top of bow, this woul…
Created on: Monday 20th April 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 6th December 2016
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Record ID: WMID-96C4C1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 4, flat wing ends type), Mackreth 2011, 4.l. Plate 48. Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, with the spring, pin, catch plate and foot 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 cylindral wings projecting from either side at the top. The base of a rearward facing hook is present at the top of bow, this would have held part of the spring. No decoration i…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd June 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 6th December 2016
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Record ID: WMID-46955C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete gilded silver brooch or mount dating to the late fifth to early sixth centuries. Less than 25% of the artefact survives. It has a curving edge and is decorated with Salin's Style I ornament on the front, comprising a human mask beside a spiral. Beneath this is a row of beading. The reverse is plain. The artefact was tested using a Mistral tabletop XRF machine to determine its elemental composition. The results are as follows: Location Au Cu Ag Zn Fe Sn P…
Created on: Wednesday 19th August 2015
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2018
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Record ID: WMID-074349
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
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 spring, pin, foot and catchplate 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 cylindral 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 row of dots is present as decorat…
Created on: Friday 28th August 2015
Last updated: Monday 5th December 2016
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Record ID: WMID-076111
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester derivative Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 4,flat wing ends type brooch, Mackreth 2011, 4.a-4.b, 4c, Plate 46, of Roman date (AD 80 to AD 120). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, with the spring, pin, foot and catchplate 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 cylindral 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 deco…
Created on: Friday 28th August 2015
Last updated: Monday 5th December 2016
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Record ID: WMID-081C4C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy, probable trumpet brooch of Roman dating (AD 75 to AD 175). Around 25% of the probable trumpet brooch is present, consisting of the head, spring and axis bar. The head is sub triangular in shape, with a triangular cross section. Behind the head, part of a copper alloy spring is present, obscured by iron corrosion products, indicating that the axis bar has been made from iron. No decoration is present on the head of the brooch. It measures 18.6 mm in length, 16.3 mm wide and 12.9 mm thick. It weighs 4.5 g. The brooch fragment is a mid green colour…
Created on: Friday 28th August 2015
Last updated: Monday 7th September 2015
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Record ID: WMID-8270A8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Polden Hill brooch of Roman date (AD 80 to AD120). Approximately 25% of the brooch is present, with the head, and part of the bow and wings present. The rest is 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 cylindral wings projecting from either side at the top. Grooved vertical decoration is present down the surviving length of the bow. The back of the brooch is undecorated. A cylindrical groove is present behind the win…
Created on: Thursday 3rd September 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd January 2017
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Record ID: WMID-AD04A7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy brooch, of the Colchester derivative Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 4, flat wing ends type), Mackreth 2011, 4.d, pg.73, Plate 47 of Roman dating (AD 80 to AD 120). Approximately 75% of the brooch is present. Both wings, bow and partial catchplate are present. Part of the spring is present, but is loose. The wings of the brooch are semi-circular, with circular end caps, with a hole for the spring. The wings have been decorated with a vertical groove next to the end cap. A rearward facing hook is present on the head of the brooch for the top of the spring. …
Created on: Friday 12th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 6th December 2016
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Record ID: WMID-AD27D3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 4, flat wing ends), Mackreth 2011, 4.e. Plate 47. Approximately 95% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head, bow, both wings, spring, axis bar, incomplete catchplate and foot. The pin is 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 cylindral wings projecting from either side at the top. An incomplete rearward facing hook is present at the head of the bo…
Created on: Friday 12th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 6th December 2016
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