MOUNT

Unique ID: BH-542E06

Object type certainty: Certain

A copper-alloy mount of post-Medieval (probably 17th century) date.

The head of the mount is roughly pointed-oval, the irregular edges reflecting the nature of the moulded foliate scrollwork decorating the upper surface. The reverse has a hollow centre, above and below which is a damaged rivet. The corroded surfaces of the mount bear traces of a black coating. The artefact measures 23.5mm long, 13.2mm wide, 2.7mm thick and weighs 3.34g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Circa AD 1600
Date to: Circa AD 1700

Dimensions and weight

Length: 23.5 mm
Width: 13.2 mm
Thickness: 2.7 mm
Weight: 3.34 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]

Spatial data

Region: East
County: Bedfordshire
District: South Bedfordshire
To be known as: Great Billington

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: Sunday 18th December 2011

Personal details

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Recorded by: Mr Julian Watters - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Mr Julian Watters - [view all attributed records]

Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 12/2 - 3

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    Created: Friday 10th February 2012
    Updated: Friday 10th February 2012

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