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Roman copper alloy Hod Hill brooch
Hod Hill brooch with only the slightest of side lugs at the top of the bow. The bow is broad, tapering slightly towards the bottom. It is decorated by four vertical flutes. The flat, trapezoid foot has punch decoration on it. The foot, in particular, appears to be unusually wide. Lower end of pin separate.
LI1.7
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
2007.34H/2.1
Find Information
Site Name: Caerwent Temple Site, Caerwent
Grid Reference: ST 467 907
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1984 - 1991
Notes: (594) Phase 6a con.
Acquisition
donation, 1/10/2007
Measurements
length / mm:54
maximum width / mm:33
width / mm
maximum thickness / mm:16
thickness / mm
weight / g:9.0
Material
Copper alloy
Location
location verified by EMC
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