File:Roman needle (probably) (FindID 227523).jpg

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Roman needle (probably)
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None, Julian Watters, 2008-07-31 15:43:15
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Roman needle (probably)
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English: An incomplete copper-alloy object which is probably a Roman needle. No exact parallel could be found for this piece, but similar needles, in bone, have been found in excavations in Colchester (see Crummy, 1983, p. 66) and the general appearance and patina suggest a Roman date.

The artefact is narrow, parallel-sided and tapers to a point at the top. The upper surface is convex and the underside is flat. A short distance in from the point is a recessed area containing a small circular hole and this is flanked on each side by three transverse grooves. The bottom end is rounded and was probably worked to shape after the needle had been broken. The surface of the object has a light green patina.

The needle measures 48.8mm long, 4.4mm wide and 2.3mm thick. The weight is 2.61g.
Depicted place (County of findspot) Hertfordshire
Date between 1 and 410
Accession number
FindID: 227523
Old ref: BH-1CC185
Filename: Misc obj 08 77 - 2a.jpg
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The Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) is a voluntary programme run by the United Kingdom government to record the increasing numbers of small finds of archaeological interest found by members of the public. The scheme started in 1997 and now covers most of England and Wales. Finds are published at https://finds.org.uk
Source https://finds.org.uk/database/ajax/download/id/183394
Catalog: https://finds.org.uk/database/images/image/id/183394
Artefact: https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/227523
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