Accession No
2015.81
Description
A thin, bronze object with an incised spiral groove running lengthways from one end to the other. There are traces of iron on one end which is slightly pointed. Possibly a hinge finial or possible horse furniture such as a snaffle.
Place
Europe; British Isles; England; Cambridgeshire; West Wickham
Period
?Roman ?Post Medieval
Source
Cuddeford, Michael J. [collector and donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
2015.81; MAA: MN0022; A0034
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Copper alloy; ?Bronze
Local Term
Measurements
78mm
Events
Context (Field collection)
Michael J Cuddeford found this material during the mid 1990s during metal detecting in West Wickham. It has been registered with the Portable Antiquities Scheme and gifted to MAA. For general information about the site see the Journal of the Haverhill and District Archaeological Group vol. 6 part 1, 1995 (see Bib). For other information including original finds list see the object file.
Event Date
Author: maa
Context (References)
Charge, B. B. et al. (1995). 'Field Survey of Sites at Yen Hall West Wickham, Cambs'. Journal of the Haverhill and District Archaeological Group. vol. 6, part 1.
Event Date 1995
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson
Description (Physical description)
A thin, bronze object with an incised spiral groove running lengthways from one end to the other. There are traces of iron on one end which is slightly pointed. Possibly a hinge finial or possible horse furniture such as a snaffle.
Event Date 27/7/2015
Author: maa
FM:268406
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