Record ID: WMID-15E7A1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy dolphin (hinged) type, of Roman dating (AD 55 to AD 100). Approximately 75% of the brooch is present, consisting of bow, wings, partial catch plate, hinge and partial pin. The bow is D-shaped, with an angled head. The wings are circular in shape, with an axis bar. The pin is attached at the centre of the back, with a hinged attachment. It measures 48.17 mm in length, 16.59 mm wide and 22.47 mm thick. It weighs 8.1 g. The brooch is a mid to dark green colour, with an uneven patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, h…
Created on: Thursday 24th January 2013
Last updated: Friday 10th January 2014
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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-3A4702
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Colchester derivative (double lug) brooch, of Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 100). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present consisting of wings, double lug, and a partial bow. The spring, pin and foot 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 rectangular wings projecting from either side at the top. The front of the bow has been decorated by a central raised vertical ridge, with flanking ridges to either side. The…
Created on: Thursday 7th February 2013
Last updated: Thursday 7th February 2013
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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-CD10F2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill (Mackreth 2011, Part 3, Transitional Type, Group 3.a, flat wing ends, Plate 45). Manufactured middle Severn Valley. Approximately 75% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head, wings, bow, spring, catch plate bow and partial pin. The pin is incomplete, with the end 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.…
Created on: Thursday 14th February 2013
Last updated: Monday 17th July 2017
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Record ID: WMID-3AF595
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete but slightly damaged, silver annual brooch, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1700). The brooch is sub circular in plan. The frame, now misshapen, is convex at the front and concave at the rear, with ridged edges. A circular perforation (hole) has been made in the frame for the pin. The pin is D shaped in cross section, flat on the underside and is attached with an incomplete folded loop. Three small sub rectangular cartouches are present on the upper surface of the pin. These are probably imitation maker's marks as no symbols are present within them. …
Created on: Tuesday 19th February 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd September 2015
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Record ID: WMID-6273B6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy, Wirral variant type bow brooch, of Roman dating (AD 75 to AD 175). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present. The pin, spring, head loop and foot knop are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The bow and head are present. The bow is angular in shape, with a sub rectangular cross section. The top of the bow is decorated with a row of three recessed glass beads (one of which is present, the other two are missing). Beneath is is a panel of three vertical bicolour enameled cells. The colours are arranged in a chequerboard type pattern. The two colours…
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2013
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Record ID: WMID-88DAA6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy brooch of tColchester derivative Polden Hill (flat wing ends type, West Midlands) cf. Macreth 2011, 4.c. of Roman dating (AD 80 o AD 120). Approximately 75% of the brooch is present. The foot and pin are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The catch plate is incomplete. The wings of the brooch are semi-circular, with circular end caps, with a hole for the spring. A rearward facing hook is present on the head of the brooch for the top of the spring. The front of the bow has been decorated with a series of incised vertical lines. A ridge is present at…
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2013
Last updated: Monday 6th February 2017
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Record ID: WMID-1B6315
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative (Mackreth Part 4. Hinged pin, flat wing ends, Eastern), Mackreth 2011, 1.g. The brooch has a broken pin, with incomplete catchplate and ridges at the junction with the bow, but is otherwise in very good condition. The outside of the bow has a mounded decoration of two ridges running down the centre with a balaster style moulding half way down the bow. Length: 53.40mm. Width: 26.30mm. Thickness: 23.09mm. Weight: 22.2g
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2013
Last updated: Sunday 5th February 2017
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Record ID: WMID-209364
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman brooch, circa AD80-150. The brooch is a bow and fantail type. The head and bow survive. The axis bar, pin and catchplate are missing due to old damage. The head of the brooch has curved ends and the stub of a top loop which is now missing. The bow narrows below the head and then expands into a disc form. The disc has a central raised boss which is surrounded by a circular groove. The surface of the brooch is worn but red enamel survives on the tail of the brooch. Length: 27.60mm. Width: 15.83mm. Thickness: 8.29mm. Weight: 5.5g.
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2013
Last updated: Monday 1st April 2013
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Record ID: WMID-73E745
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy early Anglo-Saxon cruciform brooch. The head of the brooch and most of the bow survive. The pin, catchplate and the rest of the bow is missing due to old breaks. The brooch has a rectangular headplate with slightly raised central panel and slightly flatter rectangular wings. Integrally cast sub-triangular knobs extend from three sides of the headplate. The knobs are all very worn. A steeply curved bow extends from the fourth edge of the headplate; the bow is triangular in cross-section. On the reverse of the brooch are two stubs, one above the other, wh…
Created on: Saturday 30th March 2013
Last updated: Monday 30th July 2018
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Record ID: WMID-AB7400
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman trumpet brooch, dating to AD75-175. About 50% of the brooch survives including the head, partial bow, partial spring and catchplate. The headloop and pin are missing due to old breaks. The head is ridged and trumpet-shaped. The axis bar and part of the spring is present. The lower bow has triple plain moulded grooves. The bow tapers to a point. On the inside of the bow is a verticle ridge which is the remnants of a catchplate. The brooch is a dark green colour with an uneven patina. Length: 33.16mm. Width: 12.53mm. Thickness: 14.73mm. Weight: 6.3g.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 8th January 2014
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Record ID: WMID-B346A7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy possible annular brooch or strap fitting, probably dating to the Medieval period circa AD1300-1500. The brooch is sub circular in plan with six collets. Two of the collets, located at the top and bottom, are larger and contain the remains of white or green glass or enamel. The largest collet at the top is sub triangular in plan with a rounded knop. The other four collets are circular in plan with cross hatching decoration. The reverse of the brooch is flat with no decoration. The brooch is a dark green colour with an uneven patina. Length: 23.66m…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2013
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Record ID: WMID-7EFF71
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy Colchester derivative brooch, of Roman dating (AD 80 to AD 120). Less than 25% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head of the brooch only. The bow, catch plate, foot, spring and pin are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The head of the brooch is sub circular in plan, and sub circular in section. Part of the spring recess is present on the reverse of the brooch, and the head is beginning to taper into the bow. The brooch fragment measures 11.19 mm in length, 9.11 mm wide and 7.75 mm thick. It weighs 1.7 g. The brooch is a dark gre…
Created on: Friday 12th April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 1st December 2016
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Record ID: WMID-7ECD74
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy, Wroxeter type Brooch, of Roman dating (1st to 2nd Centuries AD). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, consisting of an incomplete bow, the spring and part of the pin. The bow has been decorated with three vertical V shaped grooves. No headloop is present. The bow is rectangular in section. The brooch measures 24.46 mm in length, 11.38 mm wide and 12.56 mm thick. It weighs 7.8 g. The brooch is a dark brown colour with an even surface patina. A similar brooch has been published as no. 982 from Dorset by Hattatt (2000, page 331) and has b…
Created on: Friday 12th April 2013
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2013
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Record ID: WMID-816A53
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Colchester derivative (Polden Hill) type brooch, of Roman dating (AD 75 to AD 175). Approximately 25% of the brooch is present, consisting of the bow and part of the head. The wings, spring, pin, catch plate and foot are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The bow is straight, but tapers to a point. It has a circular section. The head is angular. The brooch measures 24.39 mm in length, 5.16 mm wide and 6.00 mm thick. It weighs 1.8 g. The brooch is a dark green colour with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the …
Created on: Friday 12th April 2013
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2013
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Record ID: WMID-EBFF82
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy probable Hod Hill type Brooch, of Early Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 75). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, consisting only of the bow. The hinge, pin, catch plate and foot are all missing, presumed lost in antiquity. Part of the hinge is present at the top of the bow, and has been decorated with a series of transverse grooves across the width of the bow. Below this, the bow is decorated with a prominent central ridge and a rib at either edge. The central rib is further decorated with a series of transverse grooves running down the bow. A tra…
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2013
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