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STRAP END
Unique ID: SF-E84B68
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
A cast copper-alloy strap end of Medieval date. It comprises two identical plates that are rectangular in form with slightly concave attachment ends, tapering towards the base where there is a small projecting rectangular knop. At the attachment and and at the terminal end there are single central circular copper-alloy rivets with flattened round heads. It measures 26.87mm in length, 14.81mm in width, 3.41mm in thickness and 3.29g in weight. This is a Medieval strap end of 14th century AD date.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1300
Date to: Circa AD 1400
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 26.87 mm
Width: 14.81 mm
Thickness: 3.41 mm
Weight: 3.29 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st March 2012
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Forest Heath (District)
To be known as: Cavenham
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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