Bronze Age Gold from Wales

Rubble wagon from Penyrorsedd slate quarry

Slate rubbler’s wagon from Penyrorsedd slate quarry. With one open end, mounted on a wooden frame. Wagon body bears four lifting rings. The wagon is badly dented in places. This type of wagon is believed to predate all-iron and all-steel wagons.

Collection Area

Industry

Item Number

2009.122

Creation/Production

unknown
Date: 19th century, mid

Acquisition

Donation, 18/12/2009

Measurements

Length (mm): 1530
Width (mm): 1020
Height (mm): 940

Material

metal
wood

Location

National Slate Museum : Inner Quadrangle

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