An incomplete copper alloy Colchester derivative (Polden Hill) brooch of Roman date (AD 80-120).
Less than 50% of the brooch is present. The brooch is T shaped in plan. The surviving wing is cylindrical with perforated end caps. The spring, foot and catch plate are missing.
The wing is cylindrical and the wing caps extend slightly beyond the width of the wings. A double diagonal groove is present on each of the wings and a double vertical groove at the end cap. The bow is decorated with a prominent rib that extends vertically from the perforated lug and continues along the centre of the bow. It does not extend fully along the length of the bow. The bow terminates in an old break and the foot and catchplate are missing.
The brooch measures 31.0 mm in length, is 20.3 mm wide across wings and 11.2 mm thick. It weighs 6.7 grams.
To find out more, visit the PAS database: https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/1148514
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