Find Spot record CHL 088 - Findspot of a Roman disc type brooch
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Summary
Brooch, disc type fragment missing outer rim, pin and catchplate. Formerly recorded as CHL MISC
Location
| Grid reference | TM 2037 3813 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM23NW |
| Civil Parish | CHELMONDISTON, BABERGH, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Brooch, disc type fragment missing outer rim, pin and catchplate. Raised conical centre with central knob (damaged) and 16 triangular radiating enamelled panels - 4 having yellow enamel surviving, rest unclear. Pin held between 2 lugs, gap 2mm. Broken loop projects beyond lugs. Comparable to HCH 001 no. 222 except 16 rather than 12 panels and flat rather than scalloped ends. Also Hattatt no. 537, suggest native type, E England distribution. Metal detected along riverside footpath (S1).
Formerly recorded as CHL MISC
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (1)
- FSF13736: DISC BROOCH (Roman - 43 AD? to 409 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
May 15 2018 10:45AM