Find Spot record 55 - Roman brooch

<1> County Historic Environment Record, 1973-1985, Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin, Vol 8, p.77, Chitty G, 1982 (Journal/Periodical). SCH565.

Trumpet Fibula, probably AD 1st century, decorated with niello inlay. Information and photographs at the Williamson Art Gallery and Museum, Birkenhead

<2> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, Vol 1, p.233, Petch D F, 1987 (Book). SCH3556.

<3> Various, Written Communication to the HER, B.J.Barnes, 12.07.1984, Find A, Williamson Art Gallery & Museum (Written Communication). SCH3756.

Roman fibula, length 7.4cm, still with traces of inlaid orange enamel decoration. Found in 1983.

<4> Various, Written Communication to the HER, G.Lloyd Morgan, August 1984, Grosvenor Museum (Written Communication). SCH3756.

The type appears to be a derivative of the Trumpet brooches of Collingwood Group Ri and Rii. It is one of a number of examples of this type found in the region (five other examples listed).