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Early Medieval copper alloy ringed pin
Complete shaft from a ringed pin, bent with a cuboid head and tapers to a sharp point. Upper part of shaft is circular in cross section which becomes rectangular at approximately mid way. A small circular perforation to accomodate the ring (now missing) runs through the head. tThe pin is bent at almost 90 degrees approximately half way down the shaft, and the tip of the pin is curled.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
2001.18H [2362]
Find Information
Site Name: Llanbedrgoch, Anglesey
Grid Reference: SH 517 812
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 2000 / Aug - Sep
Notes: Trench Y
Acquisition
Donation, 22/6/2001
Measurements
length / mm:c.147
maximum thickness / mm:3.7 (shaft)
thickness / mm
height / mm:6.5 (head)
width / mm:5.1 (head)
thickness / mm:3.6(head)
weight / g:11.4
Material
copper alloy
Location
In store
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