2010-02-26 14:13:17 David Crowther dcrowther 2011-02-24 13:52:42 Daniel Pett dpett SWYOR-7D6448 pin 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. 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 thi... 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. Copper alloy EARLY MEDIEVAL EARLY MEDIEVAL 720 850 6.96 19.47 2.86 Incomplete 2010-02-26 14:13:17 WEST YORKSHIRE LEEDS POINT( ) From Map SE22NE SE4242 29.06.2003 Metal detector 1 SWYOR Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2010 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable.