Accession No

2015.223


Description

A fragment of a small, bronze disc type brooch with traces of blue enamel visible. The remains of the fastening mechanism can be seen on the back.


Place

Europe; British Isles; England; Cambridgeshire; West Wratting


Period

Roman 2nd century AD


Source

Cuddeford, Michael J. [collector and donor]


Department

Arch


Reference Numbers

2015.223; MAA: MN0023; A0035


Cultural Affliation


Material

Metal; Copper alloy; ?Bronze; Enamel


Local Term


Measurements

22mm x 22mm


Events

Context (Field collection)
Michael J Cuddeford found this material during the mid 1990s during metal detecting in West Wratting. It has been registered with the Portable Antiquities Scheme and gifted to MAA. For general information about the area 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 fragment of a small, bronze disc type brooch with traces of blue enamel visible. The remains of the fastening mechanism can be seen on the back.
Event Date 11/8/2015
Author: maa


FM:268566

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