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| Week 3. Small Find 2103 From context 3226 This is a bone pin which is carved with decoration. |
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| Week 3. Small Find 2118 From context 2046 This is a swan's head. It was found in the fill of a post-hole associated with Building 1. |
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| Week 3. Small Find 2121 Unstratified This is the torso of a Venus Figurine. |
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| Week 3. Small Find 2155 From context 3246 This is the spring back from a brooch which would have been used to fasten the brooch to an item of clothing. This example is on display with other interesting finds in the on site museum for visitors to see.
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| Week 3. Small Find 2174 From context 3228 This is a jet pin. It is perfectly preserved and was found in the side of one of the pits being excavated on site. Hairpins such as this complete example would have been used by Roman women to support their often elaborate hairstyles. This pin probably dates to the third or fourth century. (Information on this artefact kindly supplied by Dr. Hella Eckardt. |
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| Week 3. Bulk Finds only From context 3200 This is the jaw of a cat which was found during cleaning. We have found several complete dog skeletons at Silchester but the remains of cats have been less common. |
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