Record ID: WAW-5FF366
Object type: FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The object is a stud, probably used for furnishings as it is too large to be a pin. It’s made from copper alloy and is complete. Margeson (1993 Norwich Households Medieval and Post Medieval Finds From Norwich Survey Excavations 1971-78 EAA Report No. 58.) illustrates an incomplete stud (No. 525) which has the same shaped head as the recorded example. Margeson’s example is date to 16th to 17th century. Crummy (1995 Colchester Archaeological Report 2: The Roman small finds from excavations in Colchester 1971-9, Colchester Archaeological Trust Ltd.) also illustrates similar objects us…
Created on: Friday 19th August 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: WMID3107
Object type: FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
The terminal appears to protrude from a possible vessel or platform. This is suggested by the abraded platform from which the terminal protrudes. The platform is a sub-rectangular shape, with all edges being broken, these are not recent breaks. The terminal is a zoomorphic shape, possible representing a bird or a dolphin. The terminal has a long sleek neck which is oval in section. The neck becomes wider as the head is defined. The head is also oval in section and has a pointed oval shaped eye with oblique grooves above. The mouth of the bird tapers and appears like a long bill. The bi…
Created on: Monday 26th March 2001
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'GLOUCESTERSHIRE DUMBLETON', grid reference and parish protected.