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Roman copper alloy lorica squamata scales
Three scales from a lorica squamata joined horizontally with two wire loops. Each scale is an elongated shield shape with traces of tinning\silvering, and is slightly damaged. Each piece would originally have had two holes on the upper edge and two on either side.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
98.6H/3.121
Find Information
Site Name: Leucarum Roman Fort, Loughor
Grid Reference: SS 5634 9798
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1982 - 1988
Notes: gravel and mortar floor Period IV (Phase 8) - c.100 - c.105 Site 53A - Upper Station House and 4,6,8 Dock Street
Measurements
length / mm:25
width / mm:11
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