KENT-7D72C5: KENT-7D72C5. Copper alloy early medieval strap end.

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STRAP END

Unique ID: KENT-7D72C5

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An incomplete copper alloy, silver-plated, Anglo-Saxon strap-end with Trewhiddle style decoration.

Class: Thomas Class A, Type 1

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 700
Date to: Circa AD 1100

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 27.27 mm
Width: 12.31 mm
Thickness: 3.44 mm
Weight: 4.3 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 3rd September 1991

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Incomplete
Surface Treatment: White metal coated

Spatial metadata

Region: London (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Greater London Authority (Greater London Authority)
District: Bromley (London Borough)
Parish or ward: Orpington (London Borough Ward)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TQ4464
Four figure Latitude: 51.356829
Four figure longitude: 0.066725
1:25K map: TQ4464
1:10K map: TQ46SW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

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Recording Institution: KENT
Created: 16 years ago
Updated: 10 years ago

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