Bridle Bit, Lochlea Crannog

Bronze items such as this bridle bit not only show us that the inhabitants of the crannog at Lochlea kept and rode horses, but also that they were accomplished metal workers.
Object no :
EAAH011n
Collection :
Farming
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
L 252mm
Materials :
iron and bronzze
Location :
NA
Related site :
Lochlea Crannog
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