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Early Medieval copper alloy bell
Saint Gwynhoedl's bell Quadrangular bell, the handles of which have zoomorphic (animal-headed) terminals, which are biting the top of the bell. The iron clapper is of a more recent, but unknown, date.
St Gwynhoedl's Bell, 900-1200 CE.
Handbells were used in early churches. They are mentioned in the stories about Welsh saints that were written down in early manuscripts. This bell was was cast by pouring bronze into a mould.
SC5.3
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
10.23
Find Information
Site Name: Llangwnnadl Church, Llangwnnadl
Acquisition
Purchase, 1910
Measurements
maximum height / mm:173.0 (max.)
height / mm
maximum length / mm:159.0 (at base)
length / mm
maximum width / mm:102.0 (at base)
width / mm
weight / g:2227.1
Techniques
cast
Material
copper alloy
iron
Location
St Fagans Gweithdy gallery : Bronze and Iron Working
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