Bronze Age Gold from Wales

Iron Age copper alloy bead

The ornament originates from two opposing rounded lobes intertwining to give the appearance of a twisted torc with one strand decprated with incised chevrons.

LI1.4

Collection Area

Archaeology & Numismatics

Item Number

67.514/3

Find Information

Site Name: Coygan Camp, Laugharne

Grid Reference: SN 284 092
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1963-1965

Notes: Excavated by the above on behalf of the Ministry of Public Building and Works. Found in Hut 1. Phase 5. Area C, trench CVI, context 3.

Acquisition

donation, 15/11/1967

Measurements

diameter / mm:21.0
thickness / mm:8.2
weight / g:9.3

Techniques

Cast
Incised
Carved

Material

Copper alloy

Location

in collections

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