Find Spot record 2362 - Unnamed findspot in Alvanley Parish
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Summary
Bronze fibula with traces of decoration. 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, Polden hill, Collingwood Type E. Length 4.9cm. A little eroded in places but still with some traces of dot & circle & pinch dot decoration. Hinge pin broken & catch plate damaged (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 506 735 (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