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Roman copper alloy Polden Hill brooch
Slender brooch with a multiple coil spring hidden behind long arms at the head. Previously described as a Colchester derivative brooch, but would seem more likely to be a Polden Hill derivative.
LI1.7
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
81.101H/1
Find Information
Site Name: Morlais Castle, Merthyr Tydfil
Notes: found in the vicinity of the castle
Acquisition
Donation, 3/11/1981
Measurements
length / mm:62
maximum width / mm:24
width / mm
maximum thickness / mm:19
thickness / mm
weight / g:14.0
Material
copper alloy
Location
St Fagans Life Is gallery : Roman and Medieval Jewellery
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