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Roman copper alloy lorica segmentata tie loop
Bronze fittings from plate armour (lorica segmentata). A tie-loop with a square-sectioned hook and a slightly waisted body, still attached to a fragment of iron plate by two slightly dome headed rivets.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
88.3H/3.523
Find Information
Site Name: British Telecom Site, Caerleon
Grid Reference: ST 33 91
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1987
Notes: Excavation conducted on land immediately to the east of the telephone exchange on Museum Street.
Acquisition
donation, 10/2/1988
Measurements
length / mm:55
maximum width / mm:16 (plate)
width / mm
Material
Iron
Copper alloy
Location
Caerleon: Case 06 Arms and Armour
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