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Findspot record TR 26 SE 36 - La Tene Brooch: Nr Preston Village
Summary
Bronze La Tene brooch found by metal detectorist in 1998. The brooch is about 37mm in length, although most of the pin and most of the foot are missing and only two coils of the spring remain. The well arched bow is circular in cross-section and is relatively thick at the centre with a marked taper towards both ends. The coils of the spring are fairly large with a diameter of 1omm. The bow shows traces of fine decoration although the details have been obscured by surface damage and corrosion. At the base of the arch at either end are a pair of incised curving transverse lines, bounding an arc of minute punched dots and an incised narrow arc, possibly forming part of a more elaborate design.
Location
Grid reference | TR 2528 6060 (point) Estimated from sources |
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Map sheet | TR26SE |
District | DOVER, KENT |
Civil Parish | PRESTON, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Parfitt, K., 1999, Reseach And Discoveries in Kent: 7 Two La Tene I Brooches: Waldershare & Preston by Wingham, Page 376-77 (Article in serial). SKE8222.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE8222 Article in serial: Parfitt, K.. 1999. Reseach And Discoveries in Kent: 7 Two La Tene I Brooches: Waldershare & Preston by Wingham. Vol 119 Pages 376-78. Page 376-77.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Intrusive Event: Metal detector use, near Preston Village (EKE5966)
Record last edited
Jul 25 2002 3:05AM