Bronze Age Gold from Wales
Iron Age copper alloy helmet (replica)
Made as a commision for the opening of Origins: In Search of Early Wales.
The Cerrigydrudion Crown reconstruction is based on the bronze fragments found in a grave near Cerrigydrudion, north Wales. The fragments are from the Middle Iron Age, 405-380 BCE.
SC5.6
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
2007.42H
Find Information
Site Name: Ty-tan-y-Foel Farm, Cerrigydrudion
Acquisition
Purchase, 28/11/2007
Measurements
height / mm:19.5 (excluding chains)
external diameter / mm:240 x 265
diameter / mm
weight / g:763.3
diameter / mm:35 (wheel 1)
diameter / mm:36 (wheel 2)
length / mm:205 (chain 1)
length / mm:220 (chain 2)
Material
copper alloy
leather
Techniques
engraved
cast
Location
St Fagans Gweithdy gallery : Celtic Art
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