In all 23 fibula brooches have been recovered, just 3 are from the excavation area, of the total 13 were located in the canal field near the river, this suggests perhaps a river crossing existed here.

The following samples are illustrated  in order to show the types in use in the area, the location is given in the description, the position of the fields mentioned can be seen on the aerial photo on page "Romans in Staffordshire".

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Trumpet type with Celtic design   Trumpet type with blind     Trumpet derivative
on head, traces of plating             loop, spring lug & gear       remains of axle lugs,
spring gear with underslung          missing                               remnant of chain loop
chord                                          Rec in West field near        Orange enamel in opposing
Rec outside ditched enclosure      church                                lozenges
                                                                                             Rec in Canal field.

                          
Dolphin type large chain    Dolphin brooch Polden hill       Knee brooch complete spring gear
loop, hinge pin                   spring gear                              complete
Rec in Canal field              Rec in canal field                      Rec within ditched enclosure.

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