Sedgeford Torc, Iron Age gold neck ring in Norfolk, England.
Description
The Sedgeford Torc is an Iron Age neck ring made from twisted strands of gold wire with decorative end terminals. The terminals feature La Tène patterns that are typical of this ancient period.
History
The main section was discovered in 1965 during field work in Norfolk, while its decorated terminal was found much later in 2004. Both pieces date to the Iron Age, somewhere between 200 and 50 BC.
Culture
This neck ring demonstrates the advanced metalworking skills of Iron Age societies in Britain. The twisted gold construction shows how skilled artisans were in creating precious objects for important members of their communities.
Practical
The artifact can be viewed at the British Museum in London, where it is part of the Iron Age collection. Visitors should expect ancient objects to be displayed behind protective glass for preservation.
Did you know?
Its creation required approximately 25 meters of gold wire, twisted in pairs and then combined into groups of three. This production method demonstrates sophisticated knowledge of metalworking in the ancient world.
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