Bangles of bronze

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These two bronze bangles were found at Migdale in Sutherland in a hoard containing an axehead, jewellery and dress accessories. The bangles are part of two sets of three, worn to resemble Continental spiral armrings.

The bangles are made of solid bars of bronze, butt-jointed at the ends.

The Migdale hoard represents the possessions of a wealthy high status owner, with links across the North Sea.

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• Online ID: 000-100-034-732-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.DQ 341
• Date: Between 2250 and 1950 BC
  
• Material: Bronze; made from D-section rods
  Bronze; made from D-section rods
  Armlet
  Armlet
  
• Dimensions: 3.05 x 2.90"
  3.15" x 2.90"
  
• What: Armlet
  Armlet
  
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• Where: Scotland, Sutherland, Migdale
  Scotland, Sutherland, Migdale
  
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• Description: Bronze armlet made from D-section rods, from Migdale, Sutherland
  Bronze armlet made from D-section rods, from Migdale
  
• References:
  • Clarke, D.V., Cowie, T.G., & Foxon, Andrew (eds). Symbols of power at the time of Stonehenge. Edinburgh: National Museums of Antiquities of Scotland, 1985, pp 107-8, 110, 302-3. 
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