Shield fragments found at Moel Hiraddug, Cwm

Description

These fragments of shield were found at Moel Hiraddug in 1872. They probably represent a smith's hoard - scrap metal, buried for safe keeping, but which was never recovered. The fragments date from the Iron Age (C. 100BC - AD78.)

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Powysland Museum & Montgomery Canal Centre
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Powysland Museum & Montgomery Canal Centre 1970
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GTJ23541
Item uploaded:
29/1/2010
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