LANCUM-7C2CF1: possible medieval lead mount

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MOUNT

Unique ID: LANCUM-7C2CF1

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Lead or lead alloy object possibly a mount of uncertain date somewhere between 1200 and 1800AD. The diameter is 78mm.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1600

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Diameter: 78 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 10th May 2012

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete

Spatial metadata

Region: North West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lancashire (County)
District: Preston (District)
To be known as: Catforth

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Centred on village (which isn't a parish)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Minimal cultivation

References cited

No references cited so far.

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Recording Institution: LANCUM
Created: 11 years ago
Updated: 11 years ago

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