Summary

Bracelet of bronze, two sections of ribbed metal hinged together, late Celtic type, found near Plunton Castle, Kirkcudbrightshire, 0 - 200 AD

Accession Number

X.FA 36

Other references

Original description

PERSONAL ORNAMENTS, &c. Jointed Armlet of late Celtic type, found near Plunton Castle, Kirkcudbrightshire. [MoS description] Early People. Beyond the world. (1) Bronze bracelet, Plunton Castle. 0 - 200 AD. [Scran caption] This hinged bronze bracelet was found near Plunton Castle in Kirkcudbrightshire. It was a high status piece of jewellery, worn between 50 and 100 AD. The body of the bracelet is made of two sections of ribbed metal, hinged together. Two bronze rectangular plates, decorated with hammered out ornament and secured by rivets, have been placed flanking each hinge. Only one hinge pin survives. Date: Between 50 and 100 AD. Material: Bronze Dimensions: Diameter: 65 by 50 mm.

Associated person/people (e.g. excavator/former collection)

None

Discovery / field collection

Date of discovery

Not recorded

Method (e.g. excavation)

Not recorded

Place (i.e. location of discovery)

Plunton Castle, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, Northern Europe

Grid reference

Not recorded

Acquisition

Acquisition date

1859

Acquisition source (i.e. name of donor)

Dr William McEwen

Acquisition source role (e.g. donor)

Donor

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