- The Battersea shield is an amazing work of art, the most famous piece of Celtic art ever found in Britain.
- May 22, 2024 - Explore the incredible history of the Battersea Shield, an ancient Celtic artifact that reveals the artistry and cultural practices of ancient Britain.
- Like the first item on this list, the Battersea shield is from the La Tene era which is characterised by the spirals, circles...
- The Battersea Shield is not in fact a complete shield, but only the facing, a metal cover that was attached to the front of wooden shield.
- The most famous Celtic shield is the Battersea shield, found in the River Thames at Battersea.
- The Battersea Shield The Battersea Shield is a small shield covering (though it will henceforth be referred to as a “shield”). Although it appears to resemble a...
- Looking to the earlier end of what can be described as Celtic, an iconic piece of ancient Celtic art is the Battersea Shield...
- Thanks to Cuming, we know the shield was probably recovered at Battersea during construction of the original Chelsea suspension bridge.
- · Detail from the Battersea Shield found near the Battersea Bridge, London.
- The Battersea Shield is one of the finest examples of Celtic art in Britain.