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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
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
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