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An incomplete, cast miniature (?) object, imitating a bow brooch, probably a Colchester derivative. The head of the brooch comprises two hemispherical section wings and an incomplete lug intended to hold the axial rod. There is no spring or pin. The bow of the brooch is triangular in section and characterised by a central, longitudinal rib running its length. It tapers to a point, mid-bow, where it is broken. No catch plate remains. This is the largest of the miniature brooches in the assemblage and it is possible that it originally functioned as a brooch. However, it is very similar in style to the other miniature objects and has therefore been grouped with them. Late first or early second century AD.
The item in question is a miniature brooch, cast in the style of a bow brooch and likely derived from Colchester. Very little of the head of the brooch remains; however, the wings appear to be hemispherical in section. A small central expansion on the reverse of the head may be the remains of an overhead hook or axial lug. There is no spring or pin. The bow is humped, D-shaped in section and tapered to a point. There is no catchplate. None of the original surface remains on the bow. It is unlikely that this brooch was intended as a functional piece. Late first or early second century AD.
An incomplete miniature object, cast in the shape of a bow brooch, could potentially be a type of Colchester derivative. The head of the brooch is corroded but comprises two hemispherical section wings and a fragmentary central lug for securing the axial rod. The lug appears to be pierced, although wear and corrosion products make its location impossible to ascertain with any certainty. There is no spring or pin. The bow of the brooch is decorated with two marginal, longitudinal grooves. It is D-shaped in section and tapers to a point, mid-bow, where it is broken. There is no evidence of a catch plate. It is unlikely that this brooch was intended as a functional piece. Late first or early second century AD.
A cast miniature object, imitating a bow brooch, possibly a Colchester derivative type. The head of the brooch comprises two hemispherical section wings and a central vestigial expansion representing the lug which would secure the axial rod. There is no spring or pin. The bow of the brooch is plain, D-shaped in section and tapers to a point. There is no catch plate. The absence of a catch plate, coupled with the vestigial nature of the axial lug, indicates that this brooch was not intended as a functional piece. Late first or early second century AD.
A fragment comprising the blade of a miniature socketed axe, probably of Iron Age or early Roman date. The blade is in poor condition with rough surfaces. The surviving socket extends almost to the point of the blade. The axehead possesses a sub-rectangular socket with an expanded blade and a curved blade edge. The dating of these axeheads is problematic due to a lack of reliable contextual information, although the majority of parallels have been found in association with late Iron Age or early Roman material.
A lead spindle whorl, possibly of Roman date (in view of finds of Roman date in close conjunction). Part of the side is corroded. The internal diameter is 8.28 mm.
Record created by J. Mairat. IARCH dataset, AHRC funded University of Leicester and British Museum project. Imported and edited by M. Spoerri (June 2019 / Nov. 2024). Updated by C. Gazdac (Aug. 2025).
