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Roman copper alloy openwork belt plate
Circular open-work belt plate. There are open-work extensions to either side of the main circular element of the piece; these accomodated the studs whereby the plate was secured to the leather of the belt. The shaft of one such stud remains in place.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
88.165H/112
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.
Measurements
length / mm:45 (broken)
width / mm:29
thickness / mm:3
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