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Roman copper alloy Polden Hill brooch
The outer edges of the short, semi-cylindrical side-wings with disc terminals, pierced to support the axial bar, are knurled. An elongated V-shaped tongue, ridged longitudinally in the centre extends from the rearward facing chord hook to about half-way down the bow. The tongue is flanked on either side by a raised ridge with ribbed ornament. There are traces of 'silvering'.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
77.40H/2.12
Find Information
Site Name: Whitton Villa site, Whitton
Grid Reference: ST 081 713
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1965-1970
Notes: From the tufa levelling on south side of gravel roadway.
Measurements
length / mm:47.0
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