12-08-2008, 03:10 PM
Quote:this showed a set of beltplates that were found at Chichester where one plate has a ring on it.
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The ring could be for other purposes than sword suspension, but is a reasonable suggestion. The plates are of a type in use during the aerly second Century. As there is only a single plate with a ring it is difficult to surmise its true purpose.
It could have been for a decorative terminal like these plates for example and nothing to do with the suspension of a sword..