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Iron Age copper alloy bead
The ornament originates from two opposing rounded lobes intertwining to give the appearance of a twisted torc with one strand decprated with incised chevrons.
LI1.4
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
67.514/3
Find Information
Site Name: Coygan Camp, Laugharne
Grid Reference: SN 284 092
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1963-1965
Notes: Excavated by the above on behalf of the Ministry of Public Building and Works. Found in Hut 1. Phase 5. Area C, trench CVI, context 3.
Acquisition
donation, 15/11/1967
Measurements
diameter / mm:21.0
thickness / mm:8.2
weight / g:9.3
Techniques
Cast
Incised
Carved
Material
Copper alloy
Location
in collections
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