Find Spot record 2760/0/1 - Bronze trumpet brooch
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Summary
Second century Roman bronze trumpet brooch with typical flared head. A moulding just below the crest of the bow takes the form of a waist knob set between well defined transverse grooves. The decoration does not extend to the underside of the bow. The catch-plate is missing.
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Full Description
Bronze trumpet brooch with typical flared head. A perforated lug (broken) attached to the underside of the head originally secured an axial bar to secure a spring mechanism. A moulding just below the crest of the bow takes the form of a waist knob set between well defined transverse grooves. The decoration does not extend to the underside of the bow. the catch-plate is missing. L 4.9cm. A second century form (1).
Various, Written Communication to the HER, S Penney 1998 (Written Communication). SCH3756.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SCH3756 Written Communication: Various. Written Communication to the HER. S Penney 1998.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 562 573 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ55NE |
| Civil Parish | SPURSTOW, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | SPURSTOW, BUNBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 11 2002 3:24PM