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Roman copper alloy harness fitting
Harness ring. At the rear is a shank which expands into an elongated oval stud, for insertion through the eyelet of a leather strap, and at the opposite end of the same diameter, a rectangular bar was situated, evidenced by two shanks. The ring is somewhat crude but has a decorative incised line close to its outer circumference.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
88.165H/75
Find Information
Site Name: Roman Gates Site, Caerleon
Grid Reference: ST 33 91
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1980-1981
Notes: found during the excavation of barrack-blocks etc. on the 'Roman Gates' site, carried out by the Glamorgan-Gwent Archaeological Trust.
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