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Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales
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.
Site Name: Moel Hiraddug, Denbighshire
Notes: Found with fragments of iron "swords" (now lost) under rubble collapsed from the outer face of the innermost rampart of the hillfort
