Record ID: NARC-4B5DF3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Brooch of Roman date (AD 25-60). The object is a Colchester type two-piece brooch. The brooch is composed of a head with short rectangular wings, to the reverse of the wings is a central lug, curving around an axis bar with two coils flanking. In the centre of the apex of the head there is a transverse wire fixed in place by a long forward facing hook. The bow is rectangular in plan and D shaped in section and extends down into a tapered foot. The catchplate is incomplete and projects from the back of the foot/body. Length: 48.47mm, Width (wings): 13.74…
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 15th December 2023
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Record ID: IOW-36B689
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman cast copper alloy brooch, c.AD 25-75. This brooch is probably a strip bow type brooch, of Aucissa derivative type (cf. Mackreth (2011) Chapter 6, Part 1, AVCISSA 3), tentatively identified and primarily based on the tapering bow with triangular catchplate. Strip bow (Durotrigan) brooches are also very similar to this brooch. The brooch is largely incomplete, missing the entire head and pin. There is no visible decoration on any face of this brooch. The bow is a simple sheet that narrows from the head to the tip of the foot. The solid integral catchp…
Created on: Thursday 2nd November 2023
Last updated: Monday 4th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wiltshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-36B5FE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Medieval cast copper alloy possible small long brooch, c.AD 450-500. The surviving element consists of a flat, possible trefoil head plate. The bow, foot and catchplate are missing. The headplate is sub-rectangular in form with an old break three sides and a waisted section leading to a triangular plate, possibly of the head. The reverse of the sub-rectangular plate has a slight lip to it, which suggests the beginnings of the catchplate. The obverse face is heavily abraded, obscuring any potential remains of decoration. Overall the object has a …
Created on: Thursday 2nd November 2023
Last updated: Monday 4th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wiltshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-177039
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of an Early Medieval cast copper alloy small square headed brooch, c.AD 400-600. This is the head of a small square headed brooch, square in planwith small knops at the top and the right. The left side would have had a small knop but has since broken off. The start of the brooch bow can be seen at the bottom of the head, before ending in an old break. The reverse face has two parallel stubs, which would have held the pin spring mechanism. There are no decorations on either face.
Created on: Wednesday 13th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-8E55D1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Iron Age-Roman copper alloy brooch, c. 50 BC-AD 70. This is half of a cast La Tene III or Nauheim derivative brooch, Mackreth type ND 1.c. Three coils of a spring are wound at the head, with the central coil expanded to form a narrow lentoid bow with a line of moulded dots down its middle, ending in an old break. The rest of the bow, the catchplate, and pin are lost.
Created on: Tuesday 1st August 2023
Last updated: Monday 14th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-8E550D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy Colchester derivative, hinged (Dolphin type) brooch, c.AD 43-100. The brooch consists of the head with complete wings and the remains of the hinge in the centre of the back. The bow arches from the head and tapers to the catch-plate. No other decoration can be seen.
Created on: Tuesday 1st August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-9CE931
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Brooch of late Iron Age to Roman date (AD 25-100). The object is a La Tene III /Nauheim one piece brooch. It is composed of four coils, with interior chord. Between the wire projecting between the outermost left coil and the second coil is a separate perforated pin with expanded upper section and tapered lower end. This is a modification, added to extend the use of the object. There is a short portion of the wire, which would have formed the pin, visible to the left of the separate pin. The bow is D shaped in section and tapers and flattens t…
Created on: Wednesday 14th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 7th July 2023
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Record ID: DUR-A3DD7A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy annular brooch, of the early-medieval period (c.AD550-650).  This brooch consists of a circular ring and a wire pin. The ring has a oval shaped cross section; the outer edge being curved and the inner edge roughly flat.  The faces are somewhat flattened.  There is a 3.5mm long thickened region (where the ring is 3.0mm wide), possibly where the ring has been formed by joining two ends of metal with solder.  Alternatively this region is thickened because the corrosion product forming the surface are thicker.   The surf…
Created on: Tuesday 9th May 2023
Last updated: Monday 12th June 2023
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Record ID: NARC-7BDAD2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Brooch of probable Middle Iron Age date (300-150 BC). The object is composed of two coils of wire with circular sectioned pin extending downward to the back, while the bow expands from the centre of the coils with a slight low arch and is D shaped in section. The bow is attached to the pin via a recurved catchplate. Length: 32.42mm, Width: 6.69mm, Thickness: 7.29mm, Weight: 3.0g The metal is dark green in colour with a pitted patina. The example is distorted and abraded by post-depositional processes but may fit into Adams (2013) type 1C, on&nbs…
Created on: Tuesday 25th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 5th May 2023
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Record ID: IOW-D729C6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Modern milled copper alloy brooch or lapel pin, c.AD 1900-1950. This is part of a fine brooch or lapel pin in the shape of a ribbon, gilded to look golden or brassy. The pin and catch mechanisms are lost, as is the top portion of the brooch, where extra decoration may have been. There are no further decoration or maker's marks on the item.
Created on: Wednesday 5th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 6th July 2023
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Record ID: NARC-D42945
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Brooch of Late Iron Age date (100 BC-AD 100). The object is a Le Tene III type and is formed from one piece of copper alloy wire which is square in section. This forms the pin, now mostly missing, which is twisted four times at the head of the brooch to form the spring. The wire, projecting from the centre of the spring component forms the main body of the brooch. The body flattens to form the bow which is decorated with two, incised, longitudinal lines and terminates in an old abraded transverse break. The foot and catchplate are missing. Length: …
Created on: Wednesday 5th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 14th April 2023
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Record ID: DEV-137F5C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy La Tene III/Nauheim derivative type bow brooch dating to the late Iron Age or early Roman period, complete with spring and pin. It appears to be undecorated. The catchplate is large and triangular and retains the hollow La Tene III form, with a slightly ragged appearance. The bow is of a continuous arc of square section with the front face undecorated but slightly rounded, hence is probably an early derivative. Measurements: 
Created on: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th May 2023
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Record ID: IOW-817E31
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a cast copper alloy Roman Hod Hill type E brooch, c.AD 40-60. This is a fragment of the bow of a Roman Hod Hill brooch, decorated with a series of transverse ribs. This piece is D-shaped in cross section with a convex front and flat back and curved in profile. The head, pin, foot, and catchplate are missing. This fragment is severely worn and corroded.
Created on: Wednesday 18th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 24th January 2023
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Record ID: HAMP-829ACA
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy brooch fragment of late Iron Age or Early Roman date. The fragment comprises a single coil spring and longer projecting pin of drawn wire that is square in section, and does not appear to taper. The coil is 10.19mm in diameter.  Length :43.6, Width 15.68, Weight 1.67g Class: Bow
Created on: Friday 6th January 2023
Last updated: Monday 16th January 2023
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Record ID: NARC-DCD840
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: An incomplete gilt copper-alloy Brooch of Early-Medieval (late Anglo-Saxon) date (AD 750-850). The object is a disc brooch of Weetch type 12. The object is sub ovate due to breaks which have resulting in the loss of the majority of the outer edges and portions of the inner plate. The upper surface is extensively decorated in chip carving within two cells flanking a raised expanding linear ridge.  This formed one arm of a dividing cross, a device often seen on these brooches. The object retains two large, silver, globular-headed rivets, one in the centre…
Created on: Monday 5th December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 26th July 2023
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Record ID: NARC-FC5CE4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper ally Annular Brooch of Medieval date (AD 1200-1400). The object is composed of a circular frame which is ovate in section. The frame retains a rectangular sectioned pin, with a tapered lower end, and a recurved loop around the frame. At the front of pint, below the loop is a raised rectangular boss, which is decorated with three incised, transverse grooves. Diameter: 45.73mm, Thickness: 3.46mm, Weight: 15.5g Pin: Length: 49.34mm, Width: 4.39mm, Thickness: 5.57mm The metal is dark green with a predominantly smooth patina. Similar examples can be seen on the Porta…
Created on: Monday 31st October 2022
Last updated: Friday 4th November 2022
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Record ID: KENT-9D873A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Late Hallstatt brooch dating to the Middle Iron Age, c. 450-300 BC. Hawkes and Hull Hallstatt D Group L. Description: Semi-circular bow with small circular head at one end, pierced with traces of an iron attachment for a spring. The foot and catchplate are missing. Measurements: Length: 25.95mm, Width: 8.68mm (bow) ; Height 13.45mm (bow) and Weight: 3.97g.
Created on: Thursday 8th September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 8th September 2022
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Record ID: KENT-9D4D61
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn, incomplete, cast, copper alloy Trumpet Headed brooch, dating to the Early Roman period c.75-175AD. Description: The short curved bow has a rounded trumpet head that holds the spring and short stump of the pin. The foot and catchplate are missing. Measurements: Length: 32.67mm, Width: 13.32mm (spring); Height 15.34mm (bow) and Weight: 5.18g.
Created on: Thursday 8th September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 8th September 2022
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Record ID: KENT-9D4545
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy trumpet brooch  Description: A fragment of a copper alloy Roman Trumpet brooch dating from AD 75 - 175. Flared rounded head decorated with a single engraved line near the edge. On the reverse is a rearward facing perforated lug holds the spring support bar and spring. The pin is missing. The bow is broken just below the head. Measurements: Length: 19.29mm, Width: 17.89mm (spring); Height 11.04mm (bow) and Weight: 8.83g.
Created on: Thursday 8th September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 8th September 2022
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Record ID: KENT-9D001D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative, Harlow, double lug, dating c.AD 43-100. Description: Most of the bow, head and spring of the brooch survive, with the pin, foot and catch plate missing. The bow is D-shaped in cross-section and quite thick. It has a slightly raised central ridge which runs from the double pierced lug at the head along the length of the bow. Both wings are present, one is damaged. They are moulded symmetrically with ribbing that mirrors the spring held within. The rear of these wings is hollow, moulded into a C-shaped spring case.&nb…
Created on: Thursday 8th September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 8th September 2022
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