RecordBrooch< 1 of 1 > Back from Stirlingshire West Lothian or Lanarkshire
BroochThis brooch, also known as a fibula, was made of bronze inlaid with silver. It was reportedly found at the east end of the Antonine Wall (present day Stirlingshire, West Lothian or Lanarkshire). It was made in south-west England. The brooch is of a type known as a bar brooch. Roman brooches occur in a number of forms, some simple and functional, others ornate and clearly high status objects. The Roman army obtained supplies from three zones: locally (either by the army or natives), within the Roman province of Britannia, or further afield in the Roman empire. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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