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STYLUS

Unique ID: SWYOR-B546E4

A possible copper alloy Roman stylus. It is pointed at one end and rounded at the other, and is triangular in section. It is 75mm long. Similar examples are SWYOR-042123 and YORYM-080053. However, many styli expand into a flat eraser section at the opposite end to the point so there is some doubt that this is a stylus. It could also be a post medieval awl or point from a compass or similar piece of drawing equipment. The patina is dark brown.

Notes:

This object was recorded from a photograph and details kindly provided by the finder.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Circa AD 43
Date to: Circa AD 410

Dimensions and weight

Length: 75 mm
Quantity: 1

Materials and construction

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

Spatial data

Region: Yorkshire And The Humber
County: South Yorkshire
District: Sheffield
Parish: Sheffield

Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: SK3292
The map has been degraded and provides an approximate location with a degree of random obfuscation.
Grid reference source: From finder
Grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Method of discovery: Metal detector [scope notes]

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 6th April 2010

Personal details

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Recorded by: - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Mr Andrew Scott - [view all attributed records]
Secondary identifier: - [view all attributed records]

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    Created: Friday 18th June 2010
    Updated: Friday 18th June 2010

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