Record ID: LON-FEBFB6
Object type: COMB
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman boxwood double-sided comb dating from AD 50-410. The one-piece comb has been formed from a single piece of boxwood. The comb is a double-sided 'H' format with teeth on both sides of a central reserve. The comb is lentoid shaped in section with a set of coarse teeth on one side of the central reserve and a set of fine teeth on the other. The side with the finer spaced teeth (8 per cm) 69 teeth in total, was primarily used as a 'nit' comb whilst the other side with the broader spaced teeth (5 per cm) 43 teeth in total, was used for general grooming. The central reser…
Created on: Monday 20th March 2017
Last updated: Friday 2nd June 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-6C2A3E
Object type: COMB
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Very small copper alloy comb fragment, possibly dating from the Roman or medieval periods. The surviving fragment is the central metal bit of a composite comb, that means that the handle would have been made from an organic material such as bone or wood whilst the central bit with spikes/teeth was made from a more durable material such as copper alloy. The handle would have been held in position with small copper alloy rivets, one of which is still in place and visible on the fragment. There is no moulded or incised decoration on the fragment, but it would have been unlikely for any d…
Created on: Thursday 7th April 2016
Last updated: Thursday 21st April 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carlisle', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: IARCH-841704
Object type: COMB
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bone comb found with a dispersed hoard of nummi (c. AD 350-360) from the excavation of the Cups Hotel in Colchester (IARCH-83CFD4). Double-sided composite form with zoomorphic end segments and incised decoration. Full description by Dr. P. Galloway and illustration in Crummy 1981 p.7.
Created on: Thursday 5th March 2015
Last updated: Thursday 5th March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Colchester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-1843AB
Object type: COMB
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy possible tile comb of possible Roman date or pastry cutter or jigger of Post-Medieval date. Only the terminal and part of the handle survive, the remainder of the object is missing due to old breaks, now worn. The handle is cylindrical with a double collar before it flattens to a rectangular section at the junction of the terminal. The terminal is rectangular in form with a pair of U-shaped notches on the upper edge, one to each side of the handle. The lower edge has a row of undulating teeth formed from V-shaped notches. This object measures 34.82mm i…
Created on: Friday 5th December 2014
Last updated: Friday 5th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yaxley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-0FE6EE
Object type: COMB
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy fragment of a possible tile comb of probable Roman date (43-410 AD). he fragment consists of the lower handle and the comb. In plan the tile comb resembles an inverted T. he lower handle is sub-rectangular in plan and flares towards the base where it meets the comb. It is sub-oval in cross section. The comb is broadly sub-rectangular in plan with the comb edge being the longest axis and set at right angles to the handle. The impression edge of the comb has suffered from abrasion. However, in places along its length, a series of small sub-triangular teeth survive. T…
Created on: Wednesday 29th October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 29th October 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tadcaster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-FF31B3
Object type: COMB
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy possible tile comb of possible Roman date or pastry cutter or jigger of Post-Medieval date. It is missing the top of the handle and part of the terminal due to old breaks, now worn. The handle is cylindrical and tapers to a flattened rectangular section at the junction of the terminal. The top of the handle below the break is decorated with three circumferential grooves. The terminal is sub-rectangular in form with a U-shaped notch on the upper edge. The lower edge has a row of undulating teeth formed from V-shaped notches. This comb measures 45.86mm i…
Created on: Monday 22nd September 2014
Last updated: Friday 5th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Acton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-8511C9
Object type: COMB
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible cast copper alloy tile comb of probable Roman date (43-410 AD). The comb consists of the handle and the comb. In plan the tile comb resembles an inverted T, although the handle is now bent slightly. The handle is sub-cyclindrical and flares towards the base where it meets the comb. It is sub-circular in cross section. The comb is of a fishtail shape, with slight shoulders on either side, with the comb edge set at right angles to the handle; the cross section is sub-rectangular. The comb itself has a clearly defined row of undulating teeth, they are arranged so that they tes…
Created on: Tuesday 16th September 2014
Last updated: Friday 3rd October 2014
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Record ID: BH-855B5C
Object type: COMB
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy comb, probably dating from the Roman to Medieval periods. Parts of approximately ten teeth survive; all are of rectangular section and extend downwards, forming an angle of 90 degrees with the above 'bar', tapering towards their lower ends. The aforementioned bar is clearly broken at one end, but the outer end appears to be original. A line of four ring-and-dot punchmarks decorates each side of the bar. A curved, perforated projection extends upwards from the top edge of the bar, its form suggesting that the comb once had semicircular handle. Length:…
Created on: Saturday 23rd August 2014
Last updated: Friday 5th September 2014
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Record ID: WAW-E7C011
Object type: COMB
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy probable tile comb. In plan the comb has a vertical arm which is the handle and a cross bar at the base which has the teeth for the comb. The handle is sub-rectangular in section with rounded corners and is of varying widths which swells towards the upper edge. In plan the handle is slightly curved to one side and this is probably not intentional, but may have occurred during use. The upper edge is broken, and it does not appear to be broken recently. Below the break there is moulded decoration with three transverse ribs. The opposite terminal has an integral cross …
Created on: Thursday 10th April 2008
Last updated: Thursday 28th January 2021
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Record ID: HESH-C8AD58
Object type: COMB
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a possible cast copper alloy tile comb of probable Roman date (43-410 AD). The fragment consists of the lower handle and the comb. In plan the tile comb resembles an inverted T. It measures 17.9mm in length, has a maximum width of 32.9mm, and is 3.4mm thick. It weighs 4.63 grams. The lower handle is sub-rectangular in plan and flares towards the base where it meets the comb. It is sub-oval in cross section. The handle is broken just above the junction with the comb. The comb is broadly sub-rectangular in plan with the comb edge being the longest axis and set at right an…
Created on: Friday 8th February 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leominster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-242E72
Object type: COMB
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
Although damaged, the preservation of this bone Roman comb is extraordinary given that it was discovered on the surface of a ploughed field. The composite comb is double sided, and although all of the teeth are broken, it is possible to see how they are thicker on one row than on the other. The remaining end plate of the comb is elaborately carved with curved decoration, giving it the appearance of a pair of spread wings. Two circular perforations in the centre of the end plate may have been designed for suspension. The end plate is also decorated on both sides with incised ring and do…
Created on: Friday 29th April 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: HESH-70CBE8
Object type: COMB
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a possible cast copper alloy tile comb of probable Roman date (43-410 AD). The fragment consists of the lower handle and the comb. In plan the tile comb resembles an inverted T. It measures 37.1mm in length, has a maximum width of 24.7mm, and is 3.7mm thick. It weighs 4.16 grams. The lower handle is sub-rectangular in plan and flares towards the base where it meets the comb. It is sub-oval in cross section. The handle measures 27.1mm in length, 4.6mm minimum and 6.1mm maximum in width and is 3.7mm thick. The comb is sub-triangular in plan wit…
Created on: Tuesday 14th September 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID3842
Object type: COMB
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
The majority of the handle and a small portion of the comb remain of the item. The upper terminal of the handle is broken, this is not a recent break. The handle is oval in section, and decorated with three high-relief bands approximately a third of its length down. The handle continues below the decoration swelling slightly before tapering a little. The handle is curved, particularly the lower portion. The lower portion of the handle forms an inverted 'T' shape. However the horizontal portion, the comb, is shortened and both terminals are broken, not recently. The comb is -sub-triangu…
Created on: Friday 7th September 2001
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WARWICKSHIRE WASPERTON', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID2802
Object type: COMB
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
The comb is shaped like a rake. The handle is a solid rod which is oval shape in section. The upper terminal of the handle is broken completely and is an old break. The handle is then bent at c. 110°. This bend does not appear intentional as there is a large crack across the apex of the bend. The lower portion of the handle has two bulbous mouldings below which the comb component is positioned. The comb component is a sub-triangular shape with the two oblique edges being convex, i.e. a tau cross shape. The horizontal edge has vertical indentations along the edge, which are alternate p…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2000
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WARWICKSHIRE COPSTON MAGNA', grid reference and parish protected.