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BUTTON

Unique ID: SUSS-C5DE37

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An incomplete Medieval pewter solid cast button, c. 14th-15th century AD. The button is discoidal and semi-circular in cross-section, with a raised casting line visible on the reverse surface as well as the remains of a crude button loop base in the centre. The outer surface of the button is decorated with a moulded raised simple spoke-wheel design radiating from the centre with annulets and pellets alternating between the spokes. The button measures 26.6 mm in diameter, 8.4 mm thick (including button loop base) and weighs 17.28 grams. Cf. Bailey 2004, p17, Fig. 6.1.

Notes:

This item was discovered in 1996 and brought in to Lewes Castle and Museum for identification. A letter retained by the finder lists the curator's response from 12th September 1996 (Identification No.: 1996/57). A similar identification was offered at that time.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1300
Date to: Circa AD 1499

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 8.4 mm
Weight: 17.28 g
Diameter: 26.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 9th October 2012

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: East Sussex (County)
District: Wealden (District)
Parish or ward: Uckfield (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TQ4821
Four figure Latitude: 50.969411
Four figure longitude: 0.106453
1:25K map: TQ4821
1:10K map: TQ42SE
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Discovered in 1997, but brought forward for recording on date listed below.
General landuse: Grassland, Heathland

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

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