Record ID: LVPL-8F4252 - POST MEDIEVAL buckle

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BUCKLE

Unique ID: LVPL-8F4252

Object type certainty: Certain

A resized image of Post Medieval: Double looped trapezoidal buckle

A complete cast copper alloy double looped trapezoidal buckle of Post Medieval dating (1620 - 1680 AD).

The buckle frame is sub rectangular / trapezoidal in plan, and rectangular in profile. The pin is present and is formed from a single sub-rectangular tapering length of copper alloy which is attached to the central bar by the end being folded to form an irregular 'wrap around' loop. A horizontal incised line on either side, serves as a pin rest . This line forms part of an incised decoration, with a vertical line on either side. Opposite the pin a large rounded triangular integrally cast projection extends. At the corners of the buckle frame are sub-rectangular (rounded diamond shape) projections. The reverse of the buckle is plain and undecorated.

The buckle is a mid brown to mid green colour, with an abraded surface patina. Movement in the ploughsoil has resulted in the buckle becoming asymmetrical, and slightly bowed in profile.

The buckle measures 42.58mm long, 28.36mm wide, is 7.32mm thick and weighs 8.6 grams.

The buckle is a dark purple green colour with a slightly abraded polished patina that covers all surfaces. Several comparative examples have been published, in particular #520, #522 and #524 by Whitehead (2003, p82-84). He has dated these buckles to the Post Medieval period (c.1620 to c. 1680 AD).

Class: double looped

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Circa AD 1620
Date to: Circa AD 1680

Dimensions and weight

Length: 42.58 mm
Width: 28.36 mm
Thickness: 7.32 mm
Weight: 8.6 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: North West
County: Cheshire
District: Chester
Parish: Mollington

Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: SJ3870
The map has been degraded and provides an approximate location with a degree of random obfuscation.
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Method of discovery: Metal detector [scope notes]

Personal details

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Recorded by: Miss Teresa Gilmore - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Miss Teresa Gilmore - [view all attributed records]

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