DAGGER

Unique ID: WMID-C808A3

Object type certainty: Certain

A cast copper-alloy dagger chape of probable medieval to post-medieval date. The chape is sub-conical and tapers to a rounded knop. The apperture is sub-oval . Two holes have been drilled into the chape for attachment. It has a darkg green patina with some wear and damage. It measures 29.63 mm long, 10.4 mm wide, 6.42 mm thick and weighs 2.8 grams.

Class: Chape

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Circa AD 1300
Date to: Circa AD 1700

Dimensions and weight

Length: 29.63 mm
Width: 10.4 mm
Thickness: 6.42 mm
Weight: 2.8 g
Quantity: 1

Materials and construction

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

Spatial data

Region: West Midlands
County: Staffordshire
District: Lichfield
Parish: Shenstone

Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: SK0806
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]
General landuse: Cultivated land [scope notes]
Specific landuse: Character undetermined [scope notes]

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 19th January 2011

Personal details

Found by: This information is restricted for your login.
Recorded by: Dr Tom Brindle - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Dr Tom Brindle - [view all attributed records]

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    Created: Friday 25th March 2011
    Updated: Wednesday 30th March 2011

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