Pin

Unique ID: SWYOR-7D6448

Object type certainty: Certain

An incomplete copper alloy pin dating from the middle part of the Early Medieval period, 720 – 850 AD. The pin head is globular in form with a flattened top and slightly faceted sides tapering to the base. At the base of the head is a collar. Only the upper portion of the shaft survives and this is circular in section. It has a length of 19.47mm, width 6.96mm, thickness 2.86mm, weight 1.97g. It has a smooth green patina. For reference see SF-F278A5 on the PAS database.

Notes:

This object and the attached records were recovered from a site which may be the location of an Early Medieval moot site, though later disturbance makes the site difficult to interpret. Archaeological work including trial trenching in advance of development has not yet revealed any further evidence. Most of the finds recovered through metal detecting are Early Medieval; material of this date is rare in West Yorkshire.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Circa AD 720
Date to: Circa AD 850

Dimensions and weight

Length: 19.47 mm
Width: 6.96 mm
Thickness: 2.86 mm
Weight: 1.97 g
Quantity: 1

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Completeness: Incomplete [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Spatial data

Region: Yorkshire And The Humber
County: West Yorkshire
District: Leeds
To be known as: Morley

Method of discovery: Metal detector [scope notes]

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 18th January 2010

Personal details

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Recorded by: Mr David Crowther - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: - [view all attributed records]

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    Created: Friday 26th February 2010
    Updated: Thursday 24th February 2011

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