Find Spot record MCC5721 - Fingringhoe metal detecting finds Roman
Summary
Metalwork finds from fieldwalking included some Roman and Early Saxon brooch fragments.
Location
| Grid reference | TM 0360 1980 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM01NW |
| Civil Parish | FINGRINGHOE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Bronze brooch fragments recovered by a metal detectorist in March 1998 include Roman and Early Saxon examples. Roman examples include a "thistle/keyhole" shaped plate with central hole (containing iron corrosion). On the back the stubs of two lugs for a hinged pin and catchplate stub. Described as Hattatt nos. 632-633, 1472 (no drawing). Surviving length 29mm, max. surviving width 15mm. Other fragments may also be Roman. <1>
Links to cropmarks EHER No. 2601
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SEX70925 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Plouviez, Jude. 1998. Suffolk County Council Finds Report.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Nov 3 2015 11:41AM