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MOUNT
Unique ID: KENT-9A1603
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Treasure report from Dr Dora Thornton: Silver mount with central lobe in the form of a hatched thistlehead, with two projecting bars pierced for attachment to a leather or textile belt. Gilded. The back flat with chasing marks.
Notes:
Similar copper-alloy versions recorded as 15th Century in Egan and Pritchard, Dress Accessories, London 1991, no. 1161, though this one looks a little later, perhaps 16th Century.
As such, due to its age and precious metal content, this object qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder after being disclaimed as Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2009T247
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 3.6 mm
Width: 1.2 mm
Thickness: 5.3 mm
Weight: 2 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 14th April 2009
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Other reference numbers
Treasure case number: 2009T247
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Completeness: Complete
Surface Treatment: Gilded
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Kent (County)
District: Folkestone and Hythe (District)
To be known as: New Romney
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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