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Roman copper alloy chain
A bronze chain found in the excavation made at Caerwent. Mr. Akerman, who kindly superintended the proceedings, thinks that it had probably been used for suspending a lamp. The pattern of this chain was very frequently used by the Romans.
Source: Isca Silurum or, An illustrated catalogue of the Museum of Antiquities at Caerleon by John Edward Lee. Caerleon (Wales). Museum of Antiquities; 1862.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
31.78/4.36
Find Information
Site Name: Caerwent Baths, Caerwent
Grid Reference: ST 468 907
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1855
Acquisition
Donation, 19/2/1931
Measurements
Material
copper alloy
Location
In store
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