Roman Warburton ( Warburvium )

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Copper alloy Dolphin type bow, denuded side wings, moulding to either side of head, brooch 1st century. Spring mechanism still intact. Inlaid with Silver. Front view showing silver inlay.
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Copper alloy Dolphin type bow, denuded side wings, moulding to either side of head, brooch 1st century. Spring mechanism still intact. Inlaid with Silver.
Copper alloy Hod hill brooch, moulded fluting on the underside of the head, triangular catchplate extends halfway up the bow, heavily gilded with gold, early 1st century.
Cast bronze dropped bar terret ring, the dropped bar is a semi — circle, wear indicates substantial use, early1st century.
Copper alloy plate brooch, disc type, plain with circumscribing groove towards edge, remenants of hinge and catchplate on reverse, 2nd century.
Copper alloy Dolphin type bow, denuded side wings, moulding to either side of head, brooch 1st century.
Small cast bronze terret ring with expanded collars, plano- convex in section, mid 1st century.
Copper alloy Dolphin type bow brooch, semi cylindrical wings, tapering bow decorated with median lines along it’s length, traces of tinning 1st — 2nd Century.
Cast lead foot of casket in the shape of a lion’s paw, part of vessel included, 1st — 2nd century.

Early first century military strap end worn by the Roman soldiers whilst on campaign. Classic Military design found widely accross the Roman Empire.

Similar examples can be found in Chester Roman Fort.

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Many more items have been recovered but are to numerous to mention on this page but it does go to show the status of Warburton in roman times.

 

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