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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