Late Iron Age-Roman copper alloy strap fitting and cosmetic mortar, south-west of Great Chesterford Common (EHER 17703)
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Summary
A copper alloy openwork triangle fitting also described as a 'strap junction' or 'strap distributor', and cosmetic mortar. Both were found by a metal detectorist.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 5395 4357 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT CHESTERFORD, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Copper alloy openwork triangle with knobbed apices. Virtually an equilateral triangle with fairly slender joining rods. Side Length: 25mm. Late Roman or Iron Age in date. Possibly a miniature strap junction. Found by metal detectorist. Also a cosmetic mortar of 1st- 2nd century AD in date. A scatter of Roman pottery, tile and brick had previously been found during fieldwalking at this grid reference. See EHER 4845. <1>
Note: This find was recovered approximately 600m east of the findspot of a bronze mirror of similar date (EHER 4783).
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX60216 DESC TEXT: Major, H.. 1997. Metal detecting finds from North-West Essex/ Essex County Council Planning Department Archaeological Section.