RecordLinkFrom Traprain Law, East Lothian
LinkThis iron link was found at the native hillfort settlement at Traprain Law in East Lothian. It was used sometime between 0 and 400 AD. The figure-of-eight-shaped link was made by bending a ring of iron together in the centre. Iron was a scarce and prized resource in the late centuries BC and early centuries AD. At first it was worked by heating it and hammering it into shape using a range of hammers. With skilful working, a range of functional objects were produced. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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