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Roman copper alloy lorica segmentata lobate hinge
Remains of both leaves of the hinge still joined by the axial bar. Each is formed from a sheet wrapped round this bar. Both have a central triangular cut out, beyond which they are broken. Two dome headed rivets remain on one leaf and there are corresponding rivet holes on the other.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
88.3H/3.4
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. Context: Phase Ib
Measurements
length / mm:45 (broken)
maximum width / mm:31
width / mm
thickness / mm:2
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