Record ID: BUC-56106C
Object type: TORC
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible fragment of a copper alloy beaded torc, dating from the late Iron Age to early Roman period, c. 50 BC- AD 100. The fragment consists of two rounded sections, between these is an indented collar flanked by two incised collars. At the other side of the rounded sections is another incised collar. At one end there is a worn break with a triangular sharp projection. The opposite end is possibly the attachment, with three projections, two of these have a circular perforation in the lower part. The fragment is possibly hollow, but still has soil contained within it. The fragme…
Created on: Friday 22nd December 2023
Last updated: Friday 22nd December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hambledon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-8CE074
Object type: TORC
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy hinged beaded torc of Late Hallstatt - Late Iron Age date, about 650-100 BC. The remaining bracelet comprises two conjoined globular knops with grooves between them. In additoin, there is a moulded partial knob at each end, cast in one with the rest. The section of bracelet is curved with the moulded face on the outside of the curve, and a flat inner face. One of the terminal knops has a circular sectioned tapering projection - or tenon - extending from the end. This would have secured this end of the torc to a mortice hole at the end of the mi…
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-3D2A71
Object type: TORC
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Part of a cast copper alloy, two piece, Type B beaded torc, dating from the late Iron Age to the early Roman period, about 100 BC - AD 200. The separate beaded front portion survives. It consists of ten integrally cast beads, and both terminals. Each bead is a thick rounded disc, the edges of which are decorated a narrower collar. The terminals are wider beads and are hollow. The object has a brown patina. The object is 111.8mm long, 41.7mm wide, 14.0mm thick and weighs 119.24g. For similar examples see Worrell (December 2004, unpublished) Iron Age T…
Created on: Monday 9th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-D5565B
Object type: TORC
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Piece of gold rod, probably a small fragment of a flange-twisted or bar-twisted torc with three flanges, now bent into a spiral of two full turns. One end is original, with a rounded tip and neat triangular cross-section. From the rounded tip, the terminal flares slightly for c. 10mm and runs straight, before starting to coil. As it starts to curve, each face becomes concave so that the cross-section is Y-shaped, and the rod is then neatly twisted as well as bent into a coil. After two full turns the rod is apparently cut or broken. It is…
Created on: Wednesday 4th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 23rd November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-F52494
Object type: TORC
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a flange- or bar-twisted gold torc, 39.7mm in length, dating to the Middle Bronze Age (probably Penard phase) c. 1300 - 1100 BC. The torc has a x-shaped cross-section with four flanges twisted into a spiral with a circular cross-section of 6.6mm diameter. Both ends of the fragment are abraded and one appears to have been crushed. It is unclear whether the fragment has broken off from or been cut from the original torc.
Created on: Wednesday 30th August 2023
Last updated: Monday 2nd October 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-A1CB4D
Object type: TORC
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy probable cruciform bead from a beaded torc of Iron Age date, about 50 BC – AD 150. It is flat, thick and is a quatrefoil in plan. There is a central, rectangular perforation for it to be threaded onto the iron rod. The four lobes are moulded on both faces, so they are thicker at the edges. The resulting hollows extend over the edge and are angled giving a spiral effect. It is worn. It is 16.6mm long, 16.6mm wide and 5mm thick. It weighs 5.6g. Compare GLO-EEB7E3, SWYOR-6F2F5E and YORYM-B9EC9D. See al…
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-4575A8
Object type: TORC
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy object, likely an element from a beaded torc dating to the Iron Age (c.100 BC-AD 200). The object is cylindrical with a bulbous centre that presents a pair of incised grooves at either end. From each side of the centre projects a slightly waisted arm before terminating in a worn rounded knob. Each knob end presents a worn sub-rectangular projection. The object has a worn light brown / light green patina. Dimensions: Length 30.9mm; width 11.8mm; weight 11.45g The object is comparable to elements of beaded torcs, for similar examples see: SOM-370A52;&nb…
Created on: Thursday 22nd June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-DC3557
Object type: TORC
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Carmarthenshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy beaded torc or bracelet fragment dating late Iron Age to Early Roman, c. 200 BC-AD 100. The torc is curved and  comprises three evenly sized segmented bead-like sections that were cast together. Both ends of the object have well-worn breaks. The object has a slight green patina. The length is 29.61mm, the diameter is 13.56mm, and the weight 16.0g.
Created on: Monday 5th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 12th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanddeusant', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-4D8EE3
Object type: TORC
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy torc fragment. A short cast fragment from a knobbed ring, with four distinct swellings on its display side, plain and smooth behind. Broken raggedly at either end and subsequently fiercely abraded. Knobbed bracelets appear to be a later Iron Age object type whose use continued, at least in East Yorkshire where furnished burial was practiced, into Early Roman times; the original overall diameter to be inferred from this small fragment would exceed that of an arm ring or bangle. Suggested date: Late Iron Ageto Early Roman, 100BC-AD100. Length: 34.6mm, Diameter/Width: 12mm, …
Created on: Wednesday 17th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scotter', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-2F1808
Object type: TORC
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy beaded torc or bracelet fragment dating late Iron Age to Early Roman, c. 200 BC-AD 100. The torc is curved and with a flat and smooth underside, a semi-circular section and evenly sized segmented bead-like sections that were cast together. There are five beads present. One end of the object has a well-worn break and is split along the underside across the length of two beads. A globular stud at the other end of the object may be a terminal. The objects has a green patina. The length is 54mm, the diameter is 10mm, and the weight 49.20g.
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 5th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-4556CD
Object type: TORC
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a Bronze Age copper-alloy spiral twisted torc. The fragment is formed from a sub-square cross-sectioned bar that has been twisted into a spiral along its length. It is bent into a slight arc and there is a clean, cut break across each end. It survives in fairly good condition with patches of corrosion in places on the surface and no obvious signs of wear. This spiral-twisted style of torc is a feature of the late middle Bronze Age 'ornament horizon', which is now placed in the Taunton and Penard metalwork phases c. 1400-1150 cal BC, with a partic…
Created on: Friday 17th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Attleborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-CDCA77
Object type: TORC
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Middle Bronze Age (probably Penard phase, c. 1300 - 1100 BC) flange- or bar-twisted gold torc. The fragment is straight with breaks at either end. The torc has a x-shaped cross-section with four flanges, although they twist in such a way as to give a circular cross-section around the flanges. The breaks are quite sharp, suggesting they could be quite recent. The bend is not quite at the centre of the object.
Created on: Wednesday 15th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2023
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Record ID: CAM-BC3A4B
Object type: TORC
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, albeit warped, Middle Bronze Age cast copper alloy spiral-twisted torc dating to the ornament horizon (1400-1250 cal BC). The torc is made of a copper alloy bar that has been bent into a U-shape in profile, the terminals then bent outwards at c.45 and 40 degrees. When in use it would have originally been bent into a more sub-circular shape. The bar is made up of a four flange twisted bar placed between two plain pointed terminals. Both the torc’s terminals survive intact as 40.5mm long plain, circular cross sectioned rods that narrow down their lengths from 6.2mm i…
Created on: Thursday 2nd February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 5th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Huntingdon District Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-09F85E
Object type: TORC
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy beaded torc or bracelet fragment dating late Iron Age to Early Roman, c. 200BC-AD 100. The torc is curved and with a flat and smooth underside, a semi-circular section and segmented bead-like sections that were cast together. The interstices between these bead-like areas form narrow collars. One end of the object has a well-worn break. A globular stud at the other end of the object may be a terminal. The objects has a green patina with a light green patina within the interstices. The length is 50.28mm, the width is 24.33mm, thickness of 7.30mm and the weight 13…
Created on: Friday 25th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 30th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-6F2F5E
Object type: TORC
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy probable cruciform bead from a beaded torc of Iron Age date, about 50 BC – AD 150. The bead is cruciform, or quatrefoil, with a flattened central panel through which is a central rectangular aperture. The aperture would have accommodated an iron rod onto which the beads would have been threaded. One lobe of the quatrefoil is missing from this example. Each arm terminates in convex ovate lobes. these appear to be undecorated. The metal has a grey green patina. The bead is 26.6mm long, 15mm wide and 6.5mm thick. 4.1g. …
Created on: Thursday 7th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 19th July 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BM-4B9175
Object type: TORC
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
The find consists of a single Iron Age twisted multi-strand style torc with ring terminals similar to others found in Norfolk over the last 60 years.  The torc has an internal diameter of approximately 20 cm.  It is made of predominantly gold and silver. It is made from four strands of wires twisted around each other two and a half times. Each of the 4 strands is made from 6 wires (c. 3 mm thick).  The strands are alternately twisted one clockwise and the next counter clockwise.  The strands were cast on to the terminals.  Evidence for this is clearly visible …
Created on: Wednesday 18th May 2022
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-CFB9F3
Object type: TORC
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
An Iron Age copper-alloy cruciform bead from a beaded torc dating to circa 50 BC – AD 150. The bead is in the form of a quatrefoil. The central section is square with a square aperture. The aperture would have accommodated an iron rod onto which the beads would have been threaded to form a torc that could be worn around the neck. At each corner the bead terminates with a rounded knop. The object has a green coloured surface patina. There are a number of similar beads recording on the PAS database including YORYM-B9EC9D discovered in Yorkshire that states that a more compl…
Created on: Thursday 12th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 19th May 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-05382E
Object type: TORC
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy element from an Iron Age torc dating to c.100 BC - AD 200. The object is made of sheet metal that has been pressed into form. It consists of a central spherical element that has ten evenly spaced raised vertical ribs. Either side is a terminal that presents a single plastic moulded swirl that is mirrored on the reverse. Small patches of silvering appear on the swirl. The reverse is open and has straight cut sides; a small notch cuts into the top. The back reveals the interior of the object which is hollow and is recessed to indicate moulding. The interior is rich i…
Created on: Friday 8th April 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 17th August 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BUC-095886
Object type: TORC
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete piece of gold ribbon or bracelet possibly dating to the Bronze Age, 2350BC to 800 BC. The ribbon is a long thin strip of a gold, which has been folded three times over itself, and terminates at either end with a rounded edge. The surface of the ribbon has been scratched. There is no decoration visible. The ribbon is a yellow gold colour, and measures 76.1mm in length, 7.3mm in width, 0.6mm in thickness, and weighs 4.23g.  Similar to Record KENT-21C63F on the database. 
Created on: Thursday 2nd September 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Grendon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-DED02A
Object type: TORC
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Sheffield
Workflow stage: Published
Part of a cast copper alloy, two piece, Type B beaded torc, dating from the late Iron Age to the early Roman period, about 100 BC - AD 200. Part of the separate beaded front portion survives. It consists of eight integrally cast beads, and part of one terminal. Each bead is a disc, the edge of which is decorated with two curved lines, creating a waisted central panel and elliptical outer areas (lipped). Between the beads are narrower spacers, with transverse ribbed decoration (beaded). One end of the surviving part is solid and oval, apparently broken across one of the spacers. The ot…
Created on: Tuesday 12th January 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 13th January 2021
Spatial data recorded.