2011-05-17 14:15:05 Wakefield Volunteer wakefield 2011-05-17 16:16:00 Amy Downes acooper SWYOR-274D92 UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT Part of a cast, copper alloy artefact, the purpose of which is unknown, probably dating from 1600-1800AD. The main body is in the shape of an acorn and is decorated with shallow, cross-hatched grooves in a diamond pattern. There appear to be the remains of two circular piercings, one beneath each shoulder at the broad end. In the centre of the broad end is an integral piece of metal, rising and thickening into a small, sub-rectangular block. This block has a deep U-shaped groove cut along the long axis. The underside of the artefact is flat and plain. It has a dark brown patina. It is 31.9mm long, 18.5mm wide and 7.6mm thick. It weighs 6.31gm. Part of a cast, copper alloy artefact, the purpose of which is unknown, probably dating from 1600-1800AD. The main body is in the shape of an acorn and is decorated with shallow, cross-hatched grooves in a diamond pattern. There appear to be the remains of two circular piercings, one beneath each... Copper alloy Cast POST MEDIEVAL POST MEDIEVAL 1600 1800 18.5 31.9 7.6 Fair Incomplete 2011-05-17 14:15:05 SOUTH YORKSHIRE BARNSLEY POINT( ) SE40NW SE4308 29.06.2003 Metal detector 1 SWYOR Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2011 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.