Record ID: WMID-67BDDF
Object type: BELL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy bell probably dating to the Roman period (c. AD 43-410). The object is conical in shape with slightly flattened sides leaving an oval-shaped aperture. The suspension loop at the top of the bell is now missing. There are raised ridges running along the shoulders of the bell from the suspension loop to the base. There is also a circumferential ridge at the base, apparent around one half of the object. On the underside the circular clapper is complete and attached via a chain. The object is heavily corroded and appears to have some other sheet metal coating acr…
Created on: Wednesday 27th February 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2019
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