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Roman copper alloy lorica segmentata lobate hinge
A rectangular plate secured to the remains of an iron plate by a rivet at each corner. Three of the rivets are flat headed, the fourth more domed. Slight projections at the broken edge suggest the remains of lugs. Possibly a make shift repair.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
88.3H/3.174
Find Information
Site Name: British Telecom Site, Caerleon
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): 43 (broken)
maximum width
(mm): 28
Material
Copper alloy
Iron
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