Find Spot record 2748 - Prehistoric Findspot in Brereton
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Summary
Bronze terret ring. Undecorated apart from a narrow raised ridge running around the entire outer face of the hoop. Simple buffer terminals. Very similar terrets have been published from the Iron Age sites at Hagbourne Hill (Berks) and Glastonbury.
Terret rings are parts of horse harnesses designed for reins to pass through to allow contol of one or more horses, particularly on chariots or carts.
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Full Description
Bronze terret ring. Max width 5.2cm. Undecorated apart froma narrow raised ridge running around the entire outer face of the hoop. Simple buffer terminals. Very similar terrets have been published from the Iron Age sites at Hagbourne Hill (Berks) and Glastonbury (1).
<1> Penny S, Various, Portable Antiquities Voluntary Recording Scheme Recording Form, 1996 (Paper Archive). SCH4332.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH4332 Paper Archive: Penny S. Various. Portable Antiquities Voluntary Recording Scheme Recording Form. 1996.
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Location
| Grid reference | Not displayed Approximate Position |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ76SE |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | BRERETON CUM SMETHWICK, BRERETON CUM SMETHWICK, CHESHIRE |
| Civil Parish | BRERETON, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 14 2017 1:26PM