This artefact is a masterpiece of decorative wrought ironwork and the most elaborate of its kind in Britain. Firedogs were placed in pairs around the hearths within roundhouses, signalling the importance of feasting and status display at this time. Most firedogs accompanied their owners to the grave, such was their significance, however, this example was carefully placed in a bog, probably as a votive gift to the Gods.

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