Late Bronze Age, Yetholm Shield
Abstract
Circular, Yetholm type shield of thin sheet-bronze, beaten to an even thickness of 0.5mm. Decorated with 11 concentric repoussé ribs and 11 rows of low hemispherical bosses with a hollow, rounded conical central boss. The rim is rolled over. Six tears and one perforation represent damage from the rear and front. It is unlikely that this object was ever used in combat. Yetholm shields have been found in England (15), Scotland (9), Wales (2) and Ireland (2). This one was recovered from the Thames at Halliford Upper, Walton-on-Thames.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Ancient and Medieval Archaeology Studies
Metallurgy and Cultural Artifacts
Archaeological and Geological Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 11 March 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Dataset