Context (Field collection)
This torc fragment was found on 14 November 2015 by a metal detector on farmland in the area of Meldreth, Cambridgeshire. It was registered with the Portable Antiquities Scheme (BUC-EF04B8), declared Treasure Trove (2015 T893) and acquired by MAA. The PAS record has been used as the basis of this record.
Event Date 14/11/2015
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)

Context (Analysis)
The Portable Antiquities report includes the following discussion: 'Small, cut or broken sections of flange twisted torc are relatively common finds in England. Most have four ‘arms’, but several examples found by metal detecting have had only three. They are also known as complete torcs with trumpet shaped terminals. Its size, shape and character are typical of the period and of English finds, as is the compositional analysis (especially the Ag:Cu ratio).'
Event Date 2016
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)

Description (Physical description)
Portable Antiquities Scheme: 'A short length of twisted gold torc with three arms. From a gold flange twisted torc.'
Event Date 2016
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)

Context (Analysis)
Non-destructive XRF analysis was undertaken on this torc fragment, indicating a surface composition of approximately 88-89% gold, 11% silver, and at least 0.5% copper. (see report in Object File)
Event Date 7/2/2017
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)

Exhibition (Li Ka Shing Gallery)
EXH.2023.12 | Beneath Our Feet: Archaeology of the Cambridge Region
Event Date 21/6/2023
Author: Imogen Gunn