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Iron Age copper alloy shield fitting (electrotype)
Flat, copper alloy sheet, pelta shaped plate. Originally one of a pair flanking the central boss cover (32.175/1). Plain, but with three perforations presumably for the attachment of decrative mounts. The edge of the plaque has numerous rivet holes for securing to the shield backing.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
32.175/2
Find Information
Site Name: Moel Hiraddug, Denbighshire
Collection Method: chance find
Notes: Found with fragments of iron "swords" (now lost) under rubble collapsed from the outer face of the innermost rampart of the hillfort
Measurements
length / mm:500
maximum width / mm:200
width / mm
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