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Roman copper alloy chain

Fragments of a chain. Each link is made from a large loop of fine wire, folded to form a U shape then twisted into a three dimensional figure of eight with two loops at right angles to each other. To the fragments of one link is attached a single ring which supports a means of suspension.

Collection Area

Archaeology & Numismatics

Item Number

88.165H/85

Find Information

Site Name: Roman Gates Site, Caerleon

Grid Reference: ST 33 91
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1980-1981

Notes: found during the excavation of barrack-blocks etc. on the 'Roman Gates' site, carried out by the Glamorgan-Gwent Archaeological Trust.

Acquisition

purchase, 22/8/1988

Material

Copper alloy

Location

location verified by MLewis
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