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Early Medieval copper alloy strap end
Thin strip of bronze, the one end broken, the other showing an original curve. Though this strip is thinner than the two that make up the strap end (no. 5, above) it is possible that it has broken off a somewhat similar tag.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
62.203/A.17
Find Information
Site Name: Dinas Powis, Vale of Glamorgan
Grid Reference: ST 148 722
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1954-1958
Notes: Section 4; Cut XII, Layer 18. Context C/D C: Black, usually greasy soil, with small angular rubble; much bone, charcoal flecking; rich in finds. D: Large, often slabby stones, with smaller stones interspersed; dark humus-soil; relatively few bones or finds.
Acquisition
Donation, 14/6/1962
Measurements
length / mm:22
maximum width / mm:6
width / mm
thickness / mm:0.3
Material
copper alloy
Location
In store
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