Bronze Age Gold from Wales

Merthyr patent fuel block

Rectangular block stamped with words 'MERTHYR' with a locomotive stamped below - 7 lbs. Trawled up off Cornwall.

Collection Area

Industry

Item Number

1999.48/2

Acquisition

Donation, 4/5/1999

Measurements

Length (mm): 245
Width (mm): 130
Height (mm): 100
Weight (kg): 3.178

Material

coal dust

Location

National Waterfront Museum : Metals Case 22

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Classification

wrecks and wrecking
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