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Torc
| The Torc was on of the most important status symbols used by the Celts. It was worn by Chieftans and Kings, Warriors and Nobles. Both sexes were entitled to wear one, and it was bestowed on lower ranks as a gift or reward.
This torc terminal is from a princely tomb at Vix (Cote d'Or) and dates to the end of 6th century BC |
Torcs
were made in gold, silver, bronze or iron. Some of the finest have been
found in buried hoards where there were 20 or more placed in the ground
together. One of the heaviest gold torcs was found in Britain and is known
as the 'Snetisham Torc', whilst the biggest of all was made in silver
and found in Germany.