Birdlip is a small village east of Gloucester, known for its archaeological heritage, including the famous Birdlip Mirror from the late‑Iron Age.
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Birdlip is a village east of Gloucester that gained historical attention when a fine pre‑Roman bronze artefact, the Birdlip Mirror, was discovered at Barrow Wake near the village in 1879. The mirror, dated to about 100 BC–50 BC, is an intricately decorated ornamented bronze object in the Insular La Tène style, featuring a cast handle and a highly polished circular mirror plate. The reverse side bears elaborate engraved and chased curvilinear patterns. Today the mirror is housed in the Museum of Gloucester, highlighting the village’s contribution to regional heritage. The description of Birdlip as a village suggests a quiet, rural setting with a sense of historical continuity, and its proximity to Gloucester provides access to larger town amenities while maintaining a distinct local character.