Rhos Rydd Shield facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rhos Rydd Shield |
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| Tarian Rhos Rydd | |
On display at the British Museum
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| Material | Welsh copper alloy |
| Created | c. 1300–1000 BC |
| Present location | British Museum |
The Rhos-Rydd Shield (Welsh: Tarian Rhos Rydd) is a very old shield from the Bronze Age. It is made of a metal mix called copper alloy. People found it in Rhos-Rydd, near Blaenplwyf, Wales. Today, you can see it at the British Museum in London.
This shield is flat and quite big, about 66.7 centimeters (26 inches) wide. It is also very thin, less than a millimeter thick. It weighs almost 2 kilograms (4.2 pounds). Experts believe it was made between 1200 and 1000 BC.
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How Old is the Rhos-Rydd Shield?
The Rhos-Rydd Shield is from the Bronze Age. This was a time when people learned to mix metals like copper and tin to make bronze. Bronze was used for tools, weapons, and even shields.
This shield is a great example of how people used copper alloy long ago. It shows us how skilled ancient craftspeople were.
Where Was the Shield Found?
This amazing shield was found in a marshy area in Rhyd-y-gors, Ceredigion, Wales. Some records say it was found before 1834. Other stories suggest it was found earlier, in 1804, in the Rhos Rydd bog.
Bogs and marshes are often good places to find old objects. The wet, muddy conditions can help preserve things for thousands of years.
Who Owns the Shield Now?
The shield was given to the British Museum in London in 1873. It was donated by a man named Sir Augustus Wollaston Franks. He was a very important collector of old objects.
Some people in Wales believe the shield should be returned to Wales. They feel it is an important part of Welsh history and should be displayed there.
See also
- Archaeology of Wales
