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ID 250
Images No image in database
Grid Ref SJ0780
Project type Chance
County Flintshire
County Previously Clwyd
Site Gwaunysgor
Site Name Churchyard
Site Type Unknown
Location Type Unknown
Context Unknown
Context Quality 0
Object Period 0
Material Bronze
Location St Asaph Cathedral
Form Attachment
Type Animal
Name Horse
Bearded No
Clothed No
Drapery No
Classical 1
Photo Yes
Illustration Yes
Height 38.00
Length 40.60
References Green 1978, 61; Griffiths 1946, 118; RCAHMC 1912, 33, no 101, fig 25; Taylor and Collingwood 1922, 91
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Description saddled horse. It is hollow and pierced with small holes for rivets, which were fastened to 3 small stays running through the length of the body for attachment to harness or horseman's dress. . . Rude workmanship (Taylor p91)


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