Find Spot record MDO19209 - Roman Brooch from Victoria Park, Dorchester
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Summary
A fibula described as being like a round flat button, 1 inch across, with a raised centre with traces of red and dark brown or black enamel. The pin is gone.
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Full Description
'A very interesting fibula has lately been added to the Hogg collection, it is in shape like a round flat button, 1 in. across. The centre is raised and has on it remains of red and dark brown or black enamel. The pin is gone. This curious fibula was found in Victoria Park, the south western suburb of Dorchester'.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SDO9439 Bibliographic reference: Moule, H J. 1901. Dorchester Antiquities. 55.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 68871 90318 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 21 2011 10:45AM
