Record ID: GLO-FB8D57
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy trumpet brooch, length 37mm, width 10mm, thickness 19mm, weight 6.96g. Oval head with a rearward projecting loop on the reverse that would have held the spring. On the top of the head is a loop. Moulded decoration on the head, with a rope style crest running down to the moulded knee, below which is a double set of engraved crescents, a double engraved line runs down the length of the leg, with a single line flanking. The bottom of the leg is truncated. The top of the catch plate is missing. The artefact was silvered. Similar examples have been excavated on…
Created on: Monday 26th June 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ubley', grid reference and parish protected.