Vindolanda volunteer finds disc brooch intact with pin A volunteer at this season’s excavation of the Roman auxiliary fort of Vindolanda just south of Hadrian’s Wall uncovered a brightly-colored disc brooch with catchplate, pin lugs and pin intact. The pin is still sharp and still fits neatly into its clasp. It dates to the late 3rd, early 4th century. The brooch is round …
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