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Description: | Cast copper alloy miniature-terret, probably dating from the 1st century BC to the 1st century AD. The terret has a 'D' shaped profile with a length of 19.6mm and width of 21.7mm. The terret is of sub-rectangular section and has a minimum thickness at the bar of 2.0mm and a maximum thickness of 3.8mm on the hoop. The hoop is of irregular width and varies from 3.2mm to 6.7mm; it is unclear whether this variation is because of wear or an irregular casting. The bar is 9mm long and is 3.9 mm to 4.5 mm in width. The stops are simply defined by a thickening of the hoop. There is a clear wear facet on the interior of the hoop of 5mm width. One end of the bar may also be worn. Miniature-terrets have been found associated with linch-pins from Iron Age chariots at Collfryn, Powys and in the Iron Age cemeteries of East Yorkshire and elsewhere. The miniature terret is thought to have been attached by a cord to the linch pin to help secure it to the chariot axel. The miniature-terret weighs 5.8g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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