Let’s be Frank
a re-examination of the Lochlea crannog bit in a Continental contex
Horse, Bridle, Metalwork, Franks, Ayr, Lorinery, Crannog
Lochlea, South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK, Europe
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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