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STRAP END

Unique ID: KENT-6BFE47

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An incomplete cast copper alloy Medieval strap end. It is lozenge shapes, tapering to a point at the terminal end. It has the remains ofan iron rivet in the attachment end. It is in a poor condition. It is Medieval, and similar examples can be seen in Egan & Pritchard Dress Accessories p137.

37.41mm L x 9.23mm W x 2.72mm T 2.60g

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Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1100
Date to: Circa AD 1500

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 37.41 mm
Width: 9.23 mm
Thickness: 2.72 mm
Weight: 2.6 g

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Kent (County)
District: Gravesham (District)
To be known as: Shorne

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Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

References cited

Author Publication Year Title Publication Place Publisher Pages Reference
Egan, G. and Pritchard, F. 1991 Dress Accessories, c.1150-c.1450 (Medieval Finds from Excavations in London 3) (1991) London Stationery Office Books 137

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Recording Institution: KENT
Created: 13 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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