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Roman copper alloy harness fitting
Possible harness buckle, cast. The leather would have been sandwiched between the two metal strips that originally formed the buckle strap, and would have been secured by two decorative rivets or nails. The holes for the rivets are clearly seen on the front of the buckle strap. The second strip at the back is missing; only a stump remains to mark its existence. The tongue and loop of the buckle are both secured by an iron pin.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
2014.2H/2.3
Find Information
Site Name: Southern Defences, Caerleon
Grid Reference: ST 340 906
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1982
Notes: From excavations directed for the Department of the Environment by Howard Mason of Cardiff University.
Acquisition
Donation, 13/1/2014
Measurements
length / mm:68
Material
copper alloy
Location
In store
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