Record ID: LVPL-11CDE3
Object type: TERRET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete cast copper alloy terret ring dating to the Roman period, (43-410AD). The object is semi-circular in plan and oval in cross-section. The ring tapers to two rounded points where the object has broken in antiquity. The object is decorated with a lipped projection into the ring interior. The base of the object has an oval opening which is hollow inside. The edges of the opening have been damaged however an incised groove can be seen on one side defining it. The object has a dark brown patina and is quite corroded. A similar example is no. 113, MacGregor, (1976). Oth…
Created on: Tuesday 10th August 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 17th August 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chester', grid reference and parish protected.