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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