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I've posted Phils amazing buckle on another detecting web site to see if any more light can be shed on it. Before anyone asks Phil gave me his permission.

Its causing a lot of attention!

The link is below

www.detectorist.co.uk/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=27041 (http://www.detectorist.co.uk/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=27041)

cheers
Neil

link works but u gotta be a member to veiw it, and cant be arsed to join anouther forum

sorry lads I didn't realise - the general verdict is "Flippin eck - thats a beauty"

Roman seems to be the consensus so far.

I'm hoping for a more accurate date for Phil.

Neil

yep its defo roman, 3rd 4th cent

totally stunning find, the sort of thing that gos for shed loads on ebay LoL

as you all gessed this is not going on ebay or is it for sale in any shape or form to find it is one thing in wales is another :)

I dont blame you phil its a prize possesion  there is no way i could part with it ;)

Well said Phil, you hang on to it mate. :)

Stunned!

That is lovely Phil, very well found  :)  :)   :)

Burp

i might even put it on the forum yet as a comp prize ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D   ;D

Glad you are keeping it Phil. some members on the other site are wondering if it was a pasture find? I think it was wasn't it?

145 people have viewed it in just over an hour! The unanimous verdict is that it is absolutely stunning.

Find of the year in my book!

Neil

excellent find. well done.  ;D ;D

yes neil you could say that by the way done a lot of homework on it today and came up with very late roman early saxon if it is dark ages i think more rare than roman dont know for sure but it is late romano :)

lovely jubbly.............. ;D

What an absolute gem Phil. That is a definite find of a lifetime. That has to have a pride of place on the mantle piece at home.

Thats the most amazing roman artifact i have seen a super super find of a lifetime

well found PaulB. 8)

Thats interesting Phil - Someone on the other site has kindly posted a similar item - but no where near as complete as yours. The end bit is vaguely similar though.

Off out for a few ales in Cathedral Road now and yet another wedding do tomorrow night - I am driving to this one, so I'll be nice and sober for Sunday.

that horse headed buckle is complete Neil

yes i agree nice to  :)

Sorry lads that came out wrong - I realise its complete. Not the version with the plate thogh that Phil found.

wheres my bloody taxi?

Neil

I was wondering if it is 12th century Romanesque ?  I think i saw something similar a few years back but it was it terrible condition. Problem is as with all fashion, things tend to repeat themselves.

It should be on public display. Just don't donate or it could be gone a few years down the line !

WoW, Im speechless ;D

Think there's a article in a recent TH mag about Dolphin buckles, will have a look.  :)

that is a superb find ,the dogs dangleys  :) roman military ?

i agree with you allan i did say to neil i think it is later than roman  ??? theres something about the ring and dot  :-\

The article is in the August issue, the buckle could be continental, or a unique Romano-British  variety, Markie will be able to tell you, the "ring and dot" design was used in roman times and I think its definately roman. :)

like i said before i dont care if its vicky it didnot cost me nout just got drench running out of my pants and i love it :)

hi there guy and gals just for the record had the buckle look at last night and got a defo date its is defo saxon and it is europian so a big thanks go out to eveyone for your intrest but a big well done to millsy and his wife who was spot on see allan your not wrong on everything (the stair rod holder )  :D well done mate and thanks ;)

Well done Millsy's wife, nice to know what and where Phil, well done again!

absolutely amazing well done phil :o :o

Thanks for the update Phil and well done Mrs Mills........didn't she play the piano? ;D ;D

Well done Phil , chuffed to bits for you fella.

Good for you bud glad to see some one as had some good luck............... ;D ;D ;D ;D

nice one phil,it was worth getting soaking wet for,when are we going back there ? ;)

I think its really decent of you Phil to donate it as the next prize for the Autumn Detectingwales competition. Very kind of you! ::) ;)

Oh, for those that don't know its going to be gracing the cover of Treasure Hunting magazine, with a follow up article in the News & Views section and yours tuely gets to interview Phil tomorrow for them.

Cheers
Neil - your Detectingwales roving reporter!

Cracking find Phil :) :)


As I've said efore, you always bring some fantastic finds, pictures and interest to the site

Well done....keep them coming.

On hols starting 2 moz,  8)hope to get out.for a couple of days               ;Hope I find something like that


Farmer  ;)

Stunning find of a life time :) :) :)

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, Phil , don,t give it as a competition prize. It really
needs to be on display where it will be seen by future generations.IF you want to
give it up, let the Museum have it.   Digger ( Stan )

Digger , I'm pretty sure he was only joking about giving it up for a competition fella  :D

 :D

You was joking wasnt you phil ! :D :D :D :D :D :D

Of course he's joking lads................he's giving it to me to hold my trousers up. ;D ;D ;D

yes guys only jokeing its stating in my display  :) and stan mate id give it to you first before the museum would not give them the time of day no more been tucked up to much mate sorry to say it but its true :( regards phil

Saxon  :o Im amazed, you learn something new everyday. I bet Mark was happy with that, well done Phil.  :)

That is beautifull you lucky so
and so

and me i think saxon is better that roman max :)

and one last thing it;s not going to the welsh museum to be recorded it;s going to newport museum after what i heared about the ring that was broke in three that belonged to james and dave its a disgrace so sorry cant be doing that :-[

Stunning ,just love it!
Jim :) :)