Find Spot record 1768/1/3 - Roman Brooch, Bovium

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Summary

Roman brooch - 1st century AD fibula. A fibula is a type of brooch with a hinged or sprung pin. They were used as clothes fastenings in roman times by men and women.

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Type and Period (2)

Full Description

<1> Various, Written Communication to the HER, Robinson D 1996 (Written Communication). SCH3756.

1st century AD fibula found by Wrexham Metal Detecting Club and handed into the Grosvenor Museum in 1996.

<2> Portable Antiquities Scheme, Various, Portable Antiquities Data Import (Digital Archive). SCH5212.

Dolphin-type bow brooch missing its pin. The bow has (longitudinal) ribbed decoration.
Dolphin-type
Date: from Circa 1 AD (Certain) to Circa 99 AD
Period: ROMAN
Broad Period:
Method of manufacture: Cast
Length: 56 mm
Completeness: Incomplete
Date found: 01 January 1989
Methods of discovery: Metal detector
Subsequent action: Returned to finder.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Written Communication: Various. Written Communication to the HER. Robinson D 1996.
  • <2> Digital Archive: Portable Antiquities Scheme. Various. Portable Antiquities Data Import.

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

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Location

Grid reference SJ 451 518 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ45SE
Civil Parish GRAFTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
Historic Township/Parish/County GRAFTON, TILSTON, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Jun 4 2020 10:05AM