Let’s be Frank

a re-examination of the Lochlea crannog bit in a Continental contex

Rena Maguire (Author)


Keywords:
Horse, Bridle, Metalwork, Franks, Ayr, Lorinery, Crannog
Location(s):
Lochlea, South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK, Europe
Period(s):
Early medieval

Abstract


A unique bridle bit found at Lochlea crannog, South Ayrshire appears to show a fusion of traditional local Iron Age technology with Continental early medieval styling, specifically the influence of Frankish horsemanship (hereafter equitation) and equipment (hereafter lorinery and tack). The re-examination of the Lochlea bit allows consideration of Scotland’s connections to early medieval Francia as well as highlighting the archaeological potential of the artefacts found at Lochlea, with emphasis on a modern examination of the chronology of the site.

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Published
05-04-2024
How to Cite
Maguire, R. (2024). Let’s be Frank: a re-examination of the Lochlea crannog bit in a Continental contex. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 153. https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.153.1386
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