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Roman iron linch pin
A complete Roman iron linch pin of common kind. The pin has a rectangular sectioned arm with an expanded spatulate terminal from which a narrower arm pointed arm curves over.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
54.389B/4.1
Find Information
Site Name: Bear House Field, Caerleon
Grid Reference: ST 33 91
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1954
Notes: field adjoins the south-west side of the legionary fortress : 'B' material is from the parade ground and buildings I-VI, etc. Main lateral street
Acquisition
collected officially, 12/10/1954
Measurements
length / mm:152
width / mm:38.5
depth / mm:30
Material
Iron
Location
Caerleon: Case 07 Military Fittings
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