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Roman copper alloy chape
Triangular shaped terminal. The object carries simple ornament in the form of incised lines which describe a V-shape on each face. Where it is extant the top of the object has three rows of rough incised lines running across it. Rivet holes are also present.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
88.165H/24
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.
Acquisition
purchase, 22/8/1988
Material
Copper alloy
Location
In store
Classification
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