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Early Medieval bone needle
Bone needle with a broad flat head with circular perforation. The pointed end snapped off anciently, and the stump was then crudely trimmed to a blunt point, presumably for use as a peg. The head is more carefully worked than is usual on Celtic needles.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
62.203/F.7
Find Information
Site Name: Dinas Powis, Vale of Glamorgan
Grid Reference: ST 148 722
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1954-1958
Notes: Cut XV, Layer 4A. Context C C: Black, usually greasy soil, with small angular rubble; much bone, charcoal flecking; rich in finds.
Measurements
length / mm:34
maximum width / mm:10
width / mm
minimum width / mm:5>1
width / mm
internal diameter / mm:4.5
diameter / mm
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