Record ID: WAW-6AA696
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Colchester derivative (Dolphin) of Roman date (43-150AD). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head, bow and wings. Part of the catch-plate is present at the base of the bow, but the pin and spring are missing, presumably lost in antiquity. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile. Three longituditional ridges are present. The bow is sub circular in cross section. It extends to a broken point near the foot. Part of the catch-plate is present as a low ridge on the back of the bow. The wings project fro…
Created on: Friday 19th November 2010
Last updated: Friday 27th July 2012
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Record ID: WAW-CBFB84
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative,Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 5, flat wing ends type, Western Group), cf. Mackreth 2011, 5.a4. Plate 50, no. 1585, Lower Severn Valley. Roman date (43-120AD). 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. T…
Created on: Monday 6th December 2010
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2017
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Record ID: WAW-8B38C6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Colchester derivative (Dolphin) style brooch of Roman date (43 - 65 AD) Approximately 25% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head and bow. The wings, spring, foot, pin and catch plate are missing, presumably lost in antiquity. In plan, the brooch is sub-rectangular, and D-shaped in cross section, with a comma shaped profile. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile, with the remains of cylindral wings projecting from either side at the top. The bow appears plain. The back of the brooch is plai…
Created on: Wednesday 15th December 2010
Last updated: Thursday 6th January 2011
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Record ID: WAW-8F24A2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy artefact, probably of Roman dating (1 to 410 AD). The artefact is sub square in section and hour glass (two triangles joined at the apex) shaped in section. It consists of a biconical shape above a cone shape. Both of these have had the sides facetted to make it appear squarer. Breaks are present both top and bottom, indicating that this was originally part of a larger object. It measures 12.92mm in length, 9.54mm wide and 8.85mm thick. It weighs 3.9 grams. It is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. The pati…
Created on: Wednesday 15th December 2010
Last updated: Thursday 6th January 2011
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Record ID: WAW-FFF780
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy enamelled plate / disc brooch of 2nd Century dating (c.100 - c. 200 AD) Approximately 90% of the brooch is present, consisting of the front plate, spring and catch plate. The pin is missing, presumably lost in antiquity. The brooch consists of a circular disc, with enamel decoration on the front, with a sprung pin attached on the back. The enamelled decoration consists of a raised outer rim, a raised inner central circle and six (6) raised pellets. The pellets are located between the inner and outer rims, regularly spaced out in a …
Created on: Wednesday 26th January 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 1st February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-1960E2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman Trumpet brooch, dating from 75 to 175 AD. Approximately 25% of the brooch is present, consisting of the top of the bow, the head loop and the attachment loop for the spring. The foot, catch plate, spring and pin are all missing. A circular head loop (internal diameter 3.65mm) is present at the top of the bow, with an angular bow descending from a plate below it. The head of the brooch is complete, semi circular in plan, and tapers into the bow. The bow is D-shaped in cross section. At the shoulder (midway) point of the bow, there are t…
Created on: Thursday 27th January 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 1st February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-1A4DA5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Lion Bow derivative brooch of 1st Century AD dating. Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, consisting of the spring cover, spring and the bow. The spring cover takes the form of a horizontally aligned cylinder, with a longitudinal join on the top of the cover. The ends are damaged. The spring sits within this cylinder, with the top of the pin present in a vertical slit at the back of the brooch. The integral bow has a thin upper portion with parallel sides. Beneath this is a raised moulding consisting of a central ball, with a sub oval petal…
Created on: Thursday 27th January 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 1st February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-81F9A4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete mis-cast copper alloy Colchester derivative, Polden Hill (Mackreth 2011, Part 3, Group 4.b, flat wing ends type, West Midlands of Roman date (80 - 120 AD). Approximately 25% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head and most of the wings. The foot, spring, pin and catch plate are missing, presumably lost in antiquity. The hook at the top is reverse facing, but it looks like the hole beneath may be incomplete and not totally perforated. The bow consists of a raised sub oval shape, with pronounced edges. The left wing is incomplete, and consists only of the ri…
Created on: Tuesday 1st February 2011
Last updated: Monday 24th July 2017
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Record ID: WAW-82C6D5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy disc / plate brooch, probably of Anglo-Saxon date (7th to 9th Centuries AD). Less than 25% of the brooch is present, and consists of a small rim section of a plate style brooch. Part of the spring is present on the back of the fragment. The brooch fragment is irregular in plan and section. From the small section, it is possible to estimate the original rim diameter as 4 cm, with 17% present. It consists of a border, with a faint two strand guilloche (interlaced ropework) design. Each strand is double ply (split into two). The border area app…
Created on: Tuesday 1st February 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 1st February 2011
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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.

Record ID: WAW-136481
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill type (flat wing ends, West Midlands), cf. Mackreth 2011, 4.a-c. Plate 46. Of Roman dating (80-120 AD). Approximately 95% of the brooch is present consisting of the bow, wings, spring casing, spring, and catch plate. The pin is missing. The brooch has suffered damage and has fragmented into four pieces: the bow & wings; the spring; the catch plate; part of the pin/spring. 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 p…
Created on: Tuesday 8th February 2011
Last updated: Monday 23rd January 2017
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Record ID: WAW-D00A25
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy Colchester derivative Polden Hill (flat wing ends type, Western Group), cf. Mackreth 2011, 5.a2. Plate 49) brooch, of Roman dating (80-120 AD). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present consisting of the bow, parts of the wings and the spring casing. The pin, spring, foot 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 bow is decorated by a central vertical rib. Each…
Created on: Thursday 17th February 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 26th October 2016
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Record ID: WAW-8E8EE7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small Trumpet style copper alloy Roman brooch, missing the catch plate and pin sections, dated to the 1st to 2nd Centuries AD. Approximately 25% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head and the upper part of the bow. The catchplate, foot, hinge and pin are all missing, presumably lost in antiquity. It is heavily abraded which limits the identification of any decorative details. The head of the brooch consists of a small, slightly flaring Trumpet style head. The back of the head exhibits a horizontal line, for the hinge belonging to the pin to have been …
Created on: Wednesday 16th June 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd June 2010
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Record ID: WAW-8F8588
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The head and bow of a copper alloy Trumpet style Roman brooch, dating to 1st and 2nd Centuries AD. Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, and consists of the head, spring and most of the bow of the brooch. The foot, catch-plate and pin are missing, presumably lost in antiquity. The head consists of a wide trumpet style head, plain apart from a ridge around the outside top edge of the head, highlighting the top of the brooch. The trumpet is flat along the base, and semi-circular around the top. A slightly off central ridge is present, running down the length of the tru…
Created on: Wednesday 16th June 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd June 2010
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Record ID: WAW-093DA7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unusual variant of a cast copper alloy bow and fantail brooch, dating to the Early Roman period (1st to 2nd Centuries AD (1 AD - 200 AD)). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head, bow and foot plate. The pin is missing. The head consists of a trumpet variation. It is 14.63 mm wide, and 7.70 mm thick. The remains of a hinge attachment for the pin is present on the back of the brooch, with the axis bar, in copper alloy, remaining insitu. The front part of the head is plain and undecorated. Damage at the edge of the head means that it i…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd June 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd June 2010
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Record ID: WAW-5ACBD8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper alloy penannular brooch, probably dating to the sub-Roman, early Medieval period (5th to 7th Centuries AD). Approximately 25% of the brooch is present and consists of one terminal and part of the hoop. The other terminal, pin and remaining part of the hoop are missing, presumably lost in antiquity. The break present on the hoop contains soil and is not recent in nature. The hoop has a sub square cross section. The underside of the brooch is plain, but the upper surface exhibits a series of small V-shaped notches along the edge of the hoop toward…
Created on: Tuesday 20th July 2010
Last updated: Monday 26th July 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wellington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-D0E3A2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete fragment of a cast copper alloy Colchester derivative (Polden Hill style) brooch 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. The bow is D shaped in cross section. The wings are incomplete and are rectangular in plan, D shaped in cross section. The reverse of the head of the brooch (between the two wings) has a su…
Created on: Tuesday 31st August 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 1st September 2010
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Record ID: WAW-572A87
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete fragment of a cast copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill type (Mackreth Part 3, Group 4.a-b, flat wing ends type) of Roman date (80-120 AD). Approximately 25% of the brooch is present and consists of the head. The wings, pin, bow 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 bow. The reverse of the head of the brooch (between the two wings) has a sub-square shaped recess. This recess would have held the spring/chord for the pin. The brooch …
Created on: Tuesday 20th July 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 8th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wellington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-5AF316
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An irregular fragment of a cast copper alloy frame, probably from either an oval or annular brooch or possibly a buckle. From the style of the decoration it is likely to date from the late medieval or early post medieval period (1300-1650). The frame is incomplete consisting of only a small part, both edges are broken and heavily worn. The upper face is decorated with a cast design consisting of three rings. The outer ring consists of semi circular projecting ovolos or collets. The middle ring is a plain raised ridge. The inner ring consists of a series of conjoined diagonal pel…
Created on: Tuesday 20th July 2010
Last updated: Friday 27th July 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wellington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-711338
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy annular or ring brooch (or possibly an annular buckle) of Medieval dating (13th to 15th Centuries AD). The brooch is circular in plan, with a rounded square cross section. The brooch frame is complete, but the pin is incomplete. There is no evidence for a constriction in the frame for fitting of the pin or of a recessed pin rest. There is no evidence for incised or applied decoration on the frame of the brooch. Approximately 50% remains of the pin, which consists of a square sectioned piece of metal wrapped around the frame. The brooc…
Created on: Wednesday 21st July 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 4th August 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wellington', grid reference and parish protected.

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-D12815
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Colchester derivative (Dolphin style) two-piece brooch of Roman date (43-120AD). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head and bow. The wings, foot, hinge, pin and catch plate are missing, presumably lost in antiquity. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile. The bow is D shaped in cross section. It extends to a broken blunted point near the foot. The catch-plate is lost. The back of the bow demonstrates a sub rectangular depression which would have originally held the spring.The wings are ba…
Created on: Tuesday 31st August 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 1st September 2010
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Record ID: WAW-D1A166
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy Colchester derivative Polden Hill (flat wing ends type, Western Group, cf. Mackreth 2011, 5. b4.c) of Roman date (80-120 AD). 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 a ridge at the joint between head and wings. The bow is sub circular in cross section. It extends to a broken point near the foot. The catch-plate is lost. The…
Created on: Tuesday 31st August 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 18th October 2016
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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: WAW-F49688
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Wirral brooch of Roman date (c.100-200AD). It consists of part of the head, spring and the central part of the bow; the foot and pin are missing. The bow of the brooch has an angular comma shaped profile and a rectangular shaped cross section. The break across the head is old and patinated. The bow tapers to a point below the decorated enamel panel. The head consists of three horizontal ribs. The top of the head is broken, so the headloop section is missing. The bow consists of an upper decorated enamel panel, consisting of three vertical recessed column…
Created on: Tuesday 14th September 2010
Last updated: Friday 24th February 2012
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Record ID: WAW-F83766
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy annular brooch of later medieval date (1300-1450). The brooch is approximately 50% complete, consisting only of the circular (annular) frame. The pin is missing, presumably lost in antiquity. In plan the brooch is an irregular oval (probably originally circular) with a triangular cross section, with the apex pointing towards the centre of the brooch. The external (outside) edge has been decorated by a series of V-shaped notches, regularly spaced approximately every 2mm. The back of the brooch is plain, apart from fine file marks from the fi…
Created on: Tuesday 14th September 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd September 2010
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Record ID: WAW-76A7C4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete fragment of a cast copper alloy Colchester derivative (Polden Hill style) brooch of Roman date (43-150AD). Approximately 25% of the brooch is present and consists of the bow head and part of the wings. The pin and foot are missing, presumably lost in antiquity. The bow head is hump-like, and slightly angular in profile. The bow is D shaped in cross section. The bow has broken in antiquity at the point where it starts to narrow, just below the wings. The wings are incomplete and are rectangular in plan, D shaped in cross sectio…
Created on: Monday 20th September 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd September 2010
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Record ID: LVPL-CD4164
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy annular brooch, with decorative elements to either side, of Medieval dating (c.1200 - c. 1400 AD). The brooch is sub-circular (slightly oval) in plan, with the frame having a broadly circular cross section. The decoration on the brooch is symmetrical and is the same on both sides (front & back). The decoration is probably floral or zoomorphic in style, but due to the degree of abrasion suffered, it is hard to determine exactly the style of decoration. A double sided projection is present on one side of the brooch, with a pronounced swelling opposite …
Created on: Wednesday 25th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 29th June 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-77C786
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy zoomorphic Roman brooch, in the shape of a swimming / sitting duck, of late 2nd Century dating. Approximately 25% of the brooch is present, consisting of the central back section. The base of the duck's neck is present, the head is missing. The feathers on the duck's back have been depicted by an enamelled panel. The central section of the enamel panel consists of a panel with lozenges set centrally and triangles along the edge inbetween the lozenges. A couple of the triangles still retain some traces of a red enamel. One of the lozenges appears to…
Created on: Thursday 2nd June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 20th May 2020
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Record ID: LVPL-31C786
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy catch plate fragment from a Trumpet style brooch, of Roman (75 to 175 AD) dating. The catch plate fragment consists of the base of the bow and part of the triangular catch plate behind it. It is rectangular in plan, and irregular in profile. The catch plate 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 surface detail. The catch plate measures 25.87mm in length, 6.83mm wide and 10.58mm thick. It weighs 4.2 grams. This brooch fragment was found in …
Created on: Thursday 23rd June 2011
Last updated: Friday 26th August 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-322AD1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
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 the hinge / spring and pin missing. 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. This lug is incomplete and has the remains of a pierced hole through it. The pin / spring would have been attached through this hole. 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.…
Created on: Thursday 23rd June 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 18th February 2014
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Record ID: LVPL-9AD4D5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Trumpet style brooch, of Roman (75 to 175 AD) dating. Approximately 90% of the brooch is present, with the pin being present, but incomplete. 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. The spring is present coiled through the lug on the back of the bow, with an internal chord. 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,…
Created on: Tuesday 28th June 2011
Last updated: Friday 26th August 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-B05A97
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy bow and fantail brooch, of Roman dating (50 to 150 AD). Approximately 75% of the brooch is present. The head loop and pin are missing. The wings are complete with a rolled complete casing holding the axis bar for the hinged pin. The pin is incomplete and housed within a cut notch between the two rolled cylindrical casings. The axis bar holding the pin is made from copper alloy. From the top / head of the brooch a small head loop extends, now incomplete. The bow head is narrow with a graceful slightly angular profile. The bow is D shaped in cr…
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2011
Last updated: Thursday 23rd February 2012
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Record ID: LVPL-B0EDF5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy conical disc brooch or umbonate variant, of Roman dating (AD 100 to AD 250). Approximately 75% of the brooch is present. The pin and part of the right hand edge are missing. The brooch is sub circular in plan. The front has been decorated with a raised central dome (convex) area. The top of the dome has been decorated by an open lozenge (square set diagonally) design. Inside the lozenge, is a central pellet, surrounded by a wide raised copper alloy ring. Between these areas, in the recessed area, is the remnants of enamel inlay, possibly red i…
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 20th May 2020
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Record ID: LVPL-CA6076
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy enameled circular disc brooch, of Late Roman dating (c. 200 to c. 350 AD). The brooch is approximately 75% complete, with the pin, some enamel and part of the edge missing. The front of the brooch has been separated into three separate areas: a central circle, with two circular recessed borders. The areas are delimited by a raised flattened ridge. Traces of a red enamel are present in the middle section. The back of the brooch is plain and undecorated. The catch plate is incomplete and consists of a rectangular asymmetrical lug, the folded edg…
Created on: Tuesday 30th August 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 20th May 2020
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Record ID: LVPL-E47E04
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragment of an enamelled copper alloy Wirral type bow brooch of Roman date (75 - 175AD). The fragment consists of part of the head, the bow and part of the foot. The spring, catch plate and pin are missing. The bow of the brooch has an angular comma shaped profile and a rectangular shaped cross section. The break across the head is old and patinated. The bow tapers to a point below the decorated enamel panel. The head consists of three horizontal ribs. The central horizontal rib has vertical rouletted decoration. The top of the head is broken, with only the base…
Created on: Wednesday 31st August 2011
Last updated: Friday 16th September 2011
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Record ID: WMID-711684
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Colchester derivative (Dolphin) of Roman date (AD 43 to AD 65). Approximately 75% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head, bow and wings. Part of the catch-plate is present at the base of the bow, but the pin and spring are missing, presumably lost in antiquity. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile. The bow is sub circular in cross section. It extends to a broken point near the foot. Part of the catch-plate is present as a low ridge on the back of the bow. The wings project from the sides of the head. The end cap…
Created on: Tuesday 11th December 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 11th December 2012
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Record ID: WMID-2C5C14
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy brooch, of the Polden Hill type of Mackreth 2011, 4.d, of Roman dating (AD 80 to AD 120). Approximately 75% of the brooch is present. The foot, a wing, the spring 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. The remains of 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 two thin vertical grooves running the length of the bow. A ridge is present …
Created on: Thursday 19th December 2013
Last updated: Thursday 20th July 2017
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Record ID: WMID-7A1A53
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy brooch pin, of Medieval dating (c. AD 1200 to c. AD 1500). The brooch pin is sub triangular in plan and square in section. The pin has an oval attachment loop. Below the loop are two circular collars, the lower being larger than the upper one. The pin is square sectioned and gradually tapers to a blunt point. The sides of the pin exhibit traces of tinning / silvering. The pin measures 28.66 mm in length, 7.53 mm wide and 7.55 mm thick. It weighs 3.1 grams. Several similar pins, from annular brooches have been recorded on the PAS database including…
Created on: Monday 5th November 2012
Last updated: Thursday 29th June 2017
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Record ID: WMID-B13BC7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy brooch, of the Colchester derivative, Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 4, flat wing ends type, West Midlands), Mackreth 2011, 4.e. Plate 47 dating (AD 80-120). Approximately 75% of the brooch is present. The foot, spring 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. The remains of 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 ver…
Created on: Friday 14th June 2013
Last updated: Sunday 5th February 2017
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