Find Spot record 1080/0/31 - Roman find from Middlewich
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Summary
Bronze 'Dolphin' brooch - The pin and end with catch plate missing. Late 1st to mid 2nd century form. Also a Bronze fibula with moulded traverse decoration on the bow, terminating with an expanded flat foot. Remains of stud or loop on shoulder of bow. 2nd century form.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
(i) Bronze 'Dolphin' brooch - The pin and end with catch plate missing. Corroded spring still in place and faint signs of dorsal decoration visible along top of brooch. Late 1st to mid 2nd century form. Length 2.5cms; Width;1.6cms. (ii) Bronze fibula with moulded traverse decoration on the bow, terminating with an expanded flat foot. Remains of stud or loop on shoulder of bow. remains of hine and catchplate survive. 2nd century (?) form. Length 4.5cms; Width 1.6cms (1).
<1> Various, Written Communication to the HER, Penney S 1995 (Written Communication). SCH3756.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH3756 Written Communication: Various. Written Communication to the HER. Penney S 1995.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 705 670 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ76NW |
| Civil Parish | MIDDLEWICH, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | MIDDLEWICH, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 4 2021 4:45PM