Find Spot record 59 - Roman brooch

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Summary

Roman Fibula of Polden Hill or Dolphin type, 2.5cm long, incomplete and very corroded. Found in Burton Village.

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<1> Various, Written Communication to the HER, Barnes B.J, 12.07.1984, Find B, Williamson Art Gallery & Museum (Written Communication). SCH3756.

Roman Fibula of 'dolphin' type, 2.5cm long, incomplete and very corroded. Found in Burton Village.

<2> Various, Written Communication to the HER, G.LLoyd.Morgan, Aug1984, Grosvenor Museum (Written Communication). SCH3756.

The brooch is probably a Polden Hill Type Collingwood Group E, but might also be a Dolphin type Collingwood Group H. The former may be dated to the second half of the first century AD and the latter the mid first century AD. Both types are well represented at Chester and the surrounding area.

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  • <1>XY Written Communication: Various. Written Communication to the HER. Barnes B.J, 12.07.1984, Find B, Williamson Art Gallery & Museum. [Mapped feature: #40196 ]
  • <2>XY Written Communication: Various. Written Communication to the HER. G.LLoyd.Morgan, Aug1984, Grosvenor Museum. [Mapped feature: #40196 ]

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Location

Grid reference SJ 310 740 (point)
Map sheet SJ37SW
Civil Parish ELLESMERE PORT NON-PARISH AREA, ELLESMERE PORT AND NESTON, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
Historic Township/Parish/County BURTON, BURTON, CHESHIRE

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  • None recorded

Record last edited

Jun 5 2023 3:22PM