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Roman copper alloy lorica segmentata fitting
Fragment of iron plate retaining two fragmentary copper alloy fittings: one plate of a hinged strap fitting (length 32mm, width 17mm) secured by two slightly domed rivets; and the plate of a tie-loop (length 30mm, broken, width 12mm) secured by a single flat headed rivet. This arrangement of fittings is found only on the uppermost girdle-plate on the left side, connecting it to the breast-unit.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
88.3H/3.13
Find Information
Site Name: British Telecom Site, Caerleon
Grid Reference: ST 33 91
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1987
Notes: Excavation conducted on land immediately to the east of the telephone exchange on Museum Street. Context: Phase uncertain
Acquisition
Donation, 10/2/1988
Measurements
length / mm:54 (broken)
width / mm:37 (broken)
Material
copper alloy
iron
Location
In store
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