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Roman bone grip lath
Strong strips of cattle horn were glued to the belly of a composite bow, the surface of the bow facing the archer when in use. The strips were thickest and strongest toward the grip. These grip laths are much rarer finds than ear laths and the ones found in Prysg field are characterised by a 'waisted' profile with two square ends which slope downwards on the upper, convex, face.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
32.60/8.221
Find Information
Site Name: Prysg Field, Caerleon
Grid Reference: ST 33 91
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1927-1929
Notes: RBb(44)S
Acquisition
Donation, 6/2/1932
Measurements
length / mm:138
width / mm:13
thickness / mm:3
Material
bone
Location
Caerleon: Case 06 Arms and Armour
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