Bronze Age Gold from Wales

Early Medieval copper alloy strap end

Thin strip of bronze, the one end broken, the other showing an original curve. Though this strip is thinner than the two that make up the strap end (no. 5, above) it is possible that it has broken off a somewhat similar tag.

Collection Area

Archaeology & Numismatics

Item Number

62.203/A.17

Find Information

Site Name: Dinas Powis, Vale of Glamorgan

Grid Reference: ST 148 722
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1954-1958

Notes: Section 4; Cut XII, Layer 18. Context C/D C: Black, usually greasy soil, with small angular rubble; much bone, charcoal flecking; rich in finds. D: Large, often slabby stones, with smaller stones interspersed; dark humus-soil; relatively few bones or finds.

Acquisition

donation, 14/6/1962

Measurements

length / mm:22
maximum width / mm:6
width / mm
thickness / mm:0.3

Material

Copper alloy

Location

location verified by NMB

Categories

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