Bronze Age Gold from Wales

Long staple

Long staple from Gills Upper Level. Long staples were usually used to retain the 'stop boards' at the fronts of the ore chutes.

Collection Area

Industry

Item Number

1996.24/2

Historical Associations

Association Type: Metal mines
Place: Cwmystwyth Lead Mines
Association Type: Place name
Place: Cwmystwyth

Creation/Production

Period: 1880s (circa)

Acquisition

donation, 6/2/1996

Measurements

Length (mm): 445
Width (mm): 165
Height (mm): 25

Material

Steel
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