Find Spot record 2361 - Roman Findspot in Alvanley
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Summary
Bronze fibula trumpet brooch. The surface is inlaid with silver in a scroll and dot pattern.
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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Full Description
Bronze fibula trumpet brooch, Collingwood Type R (iii). Length c.5. 4cm with rosette c.6.6cm. Pin & spring lost, also loop at back of rosette & connecting loop for chain. Surface is a little corroded. Inlaid with silver in curvilinear scroll & interstitial dot pattern (1).
<1> Grosvenor Museum, Grosvenor Museum Accessions (Index). SCH407.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH407 Index: Grosvenor Museum. Grosvenor Museum Accessions.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 501 739 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ57SW |
| Civil Parish | ALVANLEY, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | ALVANLEY, FRODSHAM, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 2 2009 4:44PM