Object: Belt Plate
Classification: Hooked
Period: Bronze Age
Collection: National Museum of Wales, 12.11/20
Site: Wales,Glanmorgan,Llynfawr,Rhigos Reservoir
County: Rhondda Cynon Taff
Country: Wales
Year of discovery: NA
Length (mm): 54.25
Width (mm): 51
Thickness (mm): 7.5, 4.5
Weight (g): 57
Patina: No painta - dark golden bronze colour.
Surface: Smooth on the face which is decorated with lines in rectangular formation, the back is a little rough.
Associations: One of a hoard.
Description: The hook end is closed although hollow to the end. The remained is hollow to allow for insertion of the belt end. 2 Rivets remain.
Publications: PW, No. 690