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Roman lead wedge
A roughly cheese-wedge-shaped object, the sharp end of which has been hammered flat. Function unknown but it may be a small example of a wedge used to hold an iron tie.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
98.6H/5.27
Find Information
Site Name: Leucarum Roman Fort, Loughor
Grid Reference: SS 59 NE
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1982 - 1988
Notes: two separate excavations: 1982-1984 and 1987-1988
Acquisition
Donation, 5/2/1998
Measurements
maximum width / mm:20
width / mm
maximum length / mm:15
length / mm
maximum height / mm:30
height / mm
weight / g:95
Material
lead
Location
In store
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