SUSS-859970: Medieval to post-medieval : Buckle

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BUCKLE

Unique ID: SUSS-859970

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A cast copper alloy single loop sub-rectangular buckle frame, with expanded splayed feet. It has a narrowed and recessed strap bar, with a rounded knop on its front edge. The pin is missing. It measures 20.9mm by 24.6mm and is 3,8mm thick. It weighs 4.7grams. This buckle frame dates from c1500-1650.

Notes:

FIV-181 Description compiled from photograph.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1500
Date to: Circa AD 1650

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 20.1 mm
Width: 24.6 mm
Thickness: 3.8 mm
Weight: 4.7 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 25th August 2007

Rally details.

This object was found at Firle Rally 4

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Firle Rally 2007, 307. FIV-181

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: East Sussex (County)
District: Lewes (District)
To be known as: Firle

Spatial coordinates

Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Recording Institution: SUSS
Created: 16 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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