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Early Medieval iron hasp
Hasp or eye, made by doubling a rod of iron back on itself. The bend towards the open end is probably fortuitous.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
62.203/B.11
Find Information
Site Name: Dinas Powis, Vale of Glamorgan
Grid Reference: ST 148 722
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1954-1958
Notes: Cut VI w, Layer 1. Context C/D C: Black, usually greasy soil, with small angular rubble; much bone, charcoal flecking; rich in finds. D: Large, often slabby stones, with smaller stones interspersed; dark humus-soil; relatively few bones or finds.
Acquisition
Donation, 14/6/1962
Measurements
length / mm:77
width / mm:25
thickness / mm:7
Material
iron
Techniques
forged
Location
In store
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