BUCKLE

Unique ID: SUR-CCD3D5

Object type certainty: Certain

Two joining fragments forming most of a cast copper alloy buckle of 'lyre-shaped' form. These distinctive buckles are of 15th century date.The attachment end is formed by a hollow box with two iron rivets for securing the strap. The box is decorated with a single gothic letter, possibly a 'u'. Only a fragment of the frame survives. There are traces of a white metal surface coating.

Class: Lyre-shaped

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Circa AD 1400
Date to: Circa AD 1500

Dimensions and weight

Width: 23.17 mm
Thickness: 7.55 mm
Weight: 22.91 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: Incomplete [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Surface Treatment: Tinned [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Spatial data

Region: South East And London
County: Surrey
District: Waverley
Parish: Farnham

Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: SU8248
The map has been degraded and provides an approximate location with a degree of random obfuscation.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Method of discovery: Metal detector [scope notes]
General landuse: Cultivated land [scope notes]

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st September 2011 - Wednesday 31st August 2011

Personal details

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Recorded by: Mr David W Williams - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Mr David W Williams - [view all attributed records]

Other reference numbers

Other reference: 11-1174

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    Created: Wednesday 23rd November 2011
    Updated: Wednesday 23rd November 2011

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