RecordBridle bit< 1 of 1 > Back From Burnswark, Dumfriesshire
Bridle bitA bridle bit is used to control a horse. This enamelled bronze bridle bit was found at Burnswark in Dumfriesshire. It was used sometime in the first two centuries AD. The bridle bit fitted in a horse's mouth and reins were attached to the rings. It is a three-link type, with enamelled decoration. The bit shows signs of wear, and has been strengthened in the past by riveting strips of metal underneath. Although harnesses are rarely found, the bits, mounts, fasteners, studs, and strap junctions often survive. They must have been common items wherever horses were used in transport. Some examples, such as this one, were clearly meant for display. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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