Record ID: WMID-63305D
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-4.b, 4c, Plate 46, of Roman date (AD 80 to AD120). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, with the pin, spring, 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 …
Created on: Wednesday 15th July 2015
Last updated: Monday 5th December 2016
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Record ID: WMID-673DB1
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 pin, spring 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. The reverse of the head is concave. A vertical bar is present in the reverse of the head, with a circular hole for the axis bar. There is no evidence of a head loop or plate. The bow of the brooch is D shaped in cross section. The head has been decorated with a symmetrical r…
Created on: Wednesday 15th July 2015
Last updated: Thursday 16th July 2015
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Record ID: WMID-7AF6A5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Wroxeter type brooch, of Roman dating (AD 80 to AD 200). Approximately 75% of the brooch is present, consisting of the bow, spring, foot and part of the catch plate. The pin is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The remains of a rearward facing hook (to retain part of the spring) is present on the head of the brooch. To either side of the head, a semi circular wing extends, with a pierced wing cap. A cylindrial groove is present on the reverse, behind the wings. This still retains the spring. The pin is missing. The bow protrudes from the centre of t…
Created on: Thursday 16th July 2015
Last updated: Friday 27th April 2018
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Record ID: WMID-7B1D15
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy Colchester derivative Polden Hill brooch (Mackreth Group 4, flat wing ends type, West Midlands), Mackreth 2011, 4.j. Plate 48. of Roman dating (AD 80-120). Approximately 90% of the brooch is present consisting of the bow, foot, wings and part of the spring. 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. A small rib is present at the junction between th…
Created on: Thursday 16th July 2015
Last updated: Monday 5th December 2016
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Record ID: WMID-CCC70B
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, West Midlands), Mackreth 2011, 4.i2. Plate 48, of Roman date (AD 80 to AD 120. Approximately 75% of the brooch is present, with the 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. The bow has been decorated with a vertical…
Created on: Monday 20th July 2015
Last updated: Monday 5th December 2016
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Record ID: WMID-6054B1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester derivative Polden Hill brooch of flat wing ends, West Midlands type, Mackreth 2011, 4.i1. Plate 47 of Roman dating (AD 80-120). Approximately 90% of the brooch is present consisting of the bow, foot and wings. The pin and spring 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 cylindral wings projecting from either side at the top. A rearward facing hook is presen at the back of the head, this would have retai…
Created on: Monday 27th July 2015
Last updated: Sunday 5th February 2017
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Record ID: WMID-C979FB
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill (Mackreth 2001, 2, Transitional type 2/3, flat wing ends), Mackreth 2011, 2.b1. Plate 45. Roman date (AD 75 to AD 175). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head, bow, spring and wings. The catch plate is incomplete. The foot and pin 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. A ridge is pr…
Created on: Tuesday 24th February 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 10th January 2017
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Record ID: WMID-60A922
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy enamelled circular disc brooch, of Late Roman dating (c. AD 80 to c. AD 250). The front of the brooch has been separated into three separate areas: a central circle, which probably contained a glass gem, with two circular borders. The areas are delimited by a raised flattened ridge. Traces of a red enamel are present in the middle section. The outer area has been decorated by a series of diagonal lines, separating the area in a series of triangles. The back of the brooch is plain and undecorated. The catch plate is complete and consists of a rectangul…
Created on: Monday 10th December 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 15th January 2013
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Record ID: WMID-6FF6E6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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 concave, 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 a smooth arcanthus type moulding. Beneath the moulding, the lower part …
Created on: Tuesday 11th December 2012
Last updated: Monday 17th March 2014
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Record ID: WMID-70F035
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, 4i1. Plate 47. Approximately 75% of the brooch is present consisting of the bow, wings and spring casing. The pin, foot and spring 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 cylindral wings projecting from either side at the top. A small rib is present at the junction between the bow and the wing caps. The front of the bow h…
Created on: Tuesday 11th December 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd January 2017
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Record ID: WMID-71EDF1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy penannular brooch of type G3 and early-medieval date. Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, with one surviving terminal. The pin is missing. The surviving terminal consists of a flattened expanded terminal, decorated by a series of ridges. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The brooch is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. The brooch would have had an original diameter of c. 37 mm. It is 5.50 mm thick and …
Created on: Tuesday 11th December 2012
Last updated: Friday 28th September 2018
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Record ID: WMID-73D792
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman cast copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 6, Eastern Group), Mackreth 2011, 6.a6, Plate 52. Approximately 50% of the brooch is present consisting of the bow, wings and spring casing. The foot, spring, pin and catch plate 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 cylindral wings projecting from either side at the top. The remnants of a rearward facing hook (to retain the spring) is present at the head of the bow.…
Created on: Tuesday 11th December 2012
Last updated: Friday 10th February 2017
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Record ID: WMID-9C3B71
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 4, flat wing ends type), Mackreth 2011, 4.a-4.b, 4c, Plate 46, of Roman dating (80- 120 AD). Approximately 75% of the brooch is present consisting of the bow, wings, spring and spring casing. The pin 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 cylindral wings projecting from either side at the top. The remains of a rearward facing hook (to retain the spring) is present a…
Created on: Thursday 13th December 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 11th January 2017
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Record ID: WMID-7D0DB1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver annular brooch frame of medieval dating (AD 1270 to AD 1350). The brooch frame is circular, with a circular cross section. No pin is present. The pin rest is narrowed and recessed, measuring 3.2 mm. A crack is located in the centre. The frame has three panels of decoration, spaced evenly. The panels opposite the pin displays the heaviest wear, so the decoration is only partially visible. Wear is present on the other panels. All three panels are likely to be the same design. Each panel consists of four wide U shaped grooves, the outer ones positioned at right angle…
Created on: Monday 19th December 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 18th July 2017
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Record ID: WMID-FB3ECA
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 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. A rearward facing hook is located at the back of the head. A ridge is present at the shoulder between the wings and the bow. This …
Created on: Monday 18th September 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2017
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Record ID: WMID-11B2D9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy bow and fantail brooch, of early Roman dating (AD 50 to AD 150). Around 50% of the brooch is present, consisting of the fantail and part of the central boss. The catch plate is incomplete, and the head, spring and pin are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The fantail have been decorated with a curvilinear pattern, which starts with an inward curve at the base, then it curves upwards and around a circular depression, and then back downwards with another inward curve. The base of a circular boss is present at the top of the fantail. A circular hole i…
Created on: Tuesday 19th September 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2017
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Record ID: WMID-22CA3E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete enamelled copper alloy zoomorphic hound plate brooch of Late Roman dating (AD 300 to AD 400). Around 90% of the brooch is present, with the pin, tips of the legs missing and some of the enamel. The brooch is zoomorphic in shape, depicting a hound. The animal is facing right, and depicted in a running pose, with ears pointing diagonally behind, tail curled upwards and behind, the front leg pointing forwards and the rear leg pointing backwards. The body of the animal has two enamel cells. both retaining some enamel. One enamel cell covers the neck of the animal, and …
Created on: Monday 2nd October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 12th February 2019
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Record ID: WMID-499684
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill of Mackreth 2011, 4.h, pg.73, Plate 47 of Roman date (AD 80 to AD 120). Approximately 25% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head and partial bow. the rest of the brooch 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 originally cylindral wings projecting from either side at the top, both now absent. The front of the bow has been decorated by two central ray / ridges. …
Created on: Monday 16th October 2017
Last updated: Saturday 14th April 2018
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Record ID: WMID-5D3B48
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 a wing, 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 a cylindral wings projecting from either side at the top. A rearward facing hook is located at the back of the head. A ridge is present at the shoulder between the wings …
Created on: Tuesday 17th October 2017
Last updated: Saturday 14th April 2018
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Record ID: WMID-5EEED5
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 50% 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 2/3 of its length. A ridge is present at the shoulders, between the bow and the wings. The remains of a rearward facing hook are present on the top of the head. The wings are semi-cylindrical. The axis bar has been enclosed within a cylindrical casing,…
Created on: Tuesday 17th October 2017
Last updated: Thursday 7th December 2017
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Record ID: WMID-2E4DD7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy symmetrical continental plate brooch, of Roman dating (1st to 2nd Century AD). Around 75% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head and plate. The foot is missing. The head of the brooch has a zoomorphic or acorn terminal, behind this are the axis bar pin lugs for a hinged pin. The plate is cross shaped, with a central square panel. This panel has a raised flat circular boss (diameter 6.8 mm), which originally contained enamel, probably red. Ring and dot stamps are present in each corner of the square. Above and below the square panel are three rid…
Created on: Monday 20th November 2017
Last updated: Monday 11th February 2019
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Record ID: WMID-90C3A4
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). Over 75% of the brooch is present, with the pin and part of the catch plate missing, presumed lost in antiquity. A sub circular head loop is located at the top of the brooch. Traces of iron corrosion products are present, below the loop at the head of the brooch. The bow extends outwards from the head. A central line of decoration consisting of two rouletted lines runs the length of the bow. A small circular depression, probably originally would have held a gem or paste stone, is positined at the mid po…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2017
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Record ID: WMID-C425DA
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Polden Hill type brooch, typically dating to between AD 75 to AD 175 AD. Around 50% of the brooch is present, consisting of the bow and the wings. The pin, spring and catchplate are all missing. The brooch has circular wings and a flatish bow. The bow has a central vertical ridge. The remains of a rearward facing hook are present at the top of the bow, with a groove beneath it. It measures 22.2 mm in length, 20.1 mm wide and 6.3 mm thick. It weighs 3.0 g. The brooch is a mid green to brown colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused …
Created on: Tuesday 7th April 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 7th April 2020
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Record ID: WMID-5AD8AD
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete trumpet brooch of early Roman dating (AD 75 to AD 175). Around 25% of the brooch is present. This consists of the base of the head loop and the tope of the bow. It has a wide head which tapers into a thin bow. Two D shaped lugs are present on the back to retain the spring. It measures 20.4 mm in length, 261. mm wide and 18.4 mm thick. It weighs 10.5 g. The brooch fragment is a dark green to brown colour, with an even surface patina. A similar brooch has been published by Mackreth 2011,as no 5339 (plate 84), and has been classified as a Double lugged T…
Created on: Tuesday 14th April 2020
Last updated: Thursday 16th April 2020
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Record ID: WMID-5AF2C3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester derivative Polden Hill brooch, of Roman dating (AD 75 to AD 175). Around 25% present, consisting of the bow. The bow is an angular hump like shape, with a central vertical ridge. Shoulder ridges are present. The ceramic casting core is visible on the reverse of the brooch. The brooch fragment measures 26.4 mm in length, 14.4 mm wide and 10.5 mm thick. It weighs 6.4 g. The brooch fragment is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. This brooch fragment is similar to that published by Mackreth (2011), p 52, no 1656. This…
Created on: Tuesday 14th April 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 14th April 2020
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Record ID: WMID-800D9D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Polden Hill type brooch dating to the Roman period (c. AD 75-175). The remains of the brooch consist of the head with incomplete wings, bow and partial catchplate. The spring, pin, foot and part of the catchplate are all missing. A shoulder ridge is visible between the wings and the bow. The reverse of the head is concave to accommodate the now missing spring. The hook at the top of the head to hold the top loop of the spring is incomplete. The bow tapers down to just above where the foot would have been, terminating in a worn break. The sub-triangular …
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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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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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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