Roman lozenge shaped brooch

Photo: West Yorkshire Archaeology Advisory Service CC By SA2.0
Object type: Brooch
Period: Roman
Primary material: Copper alloy
Date found: 29/12/2021
Location: Leeds

Description

A Roman brooch, dating to AD 100 – 200. Although it is thought to be a Polden Hill variant, it has no close parallel in the main reference work (Mackreth). It has therefore been designated a Find of Note of Regional Importance.