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ID 1047
Images No image in database
Grid Ref SJ5140
Project type Metal detector
County Shropshire
Site Whitchurch Rural
Site Name Hadley Farm
Site Type Unknown
Location Type Unknown
Context Unknown
Context Quality 1
Object Date IA/Roman
Object Period 0
Material Bronze
Secondary Material inset eyes?
Location Returned to finder
Ref No LVPL2229
M/F Male
Form Figurine
Type Unknown
Name Unknown
Bearded No
Standing/Seated Standing
Clothed No
Drapery No
Condition Legs broken
Classical 0
Photo Yes
Illustration No
Height 30.00
Length 0.00
References PAS database.
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Description Oversized round head with impressed dots for eyes, a transverse slash for a mouth and an arching groove across the face running between the eyes and mouth. The head projects beyond the neck at the back giving the appearence of a helmet. The body tapers towards the legs which are defined by a vertical groove. The arms are placed to the sides of the body. (PAS).
PAS id LVPL2229


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