Record ID: WILT-E84AA9
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sea-green 'doughnut' shaped glass bead which could date from Roman to medieval periods (c AD43-1000). The upper face of the bead, around the aperture, and the lower face are not quite parallel, suggesting that the bead was finished off by hand. The bead is translucent and is sea-green/turquoise in colour. Cf Crummy, N, 1983, Colchester Archaeological Report 2 The Roman small finds from excavations in Colchester 1971-9, Colchester Archaeological Trust Ltd, Colchester pp 32-24, in particular, p32 no 614 in shape).
Created on: Thursday 7th January 2016
Last updated: Monday 22nd February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cubitt Town', grid reference and parish protected.