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SPUR
Unique ID: NMS-3540D7
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Medieval copper alloy rowel from spur with 24 radiating arms, each of which is rectangular-sectioned with bevelled edges, expanding slightly to pointed terminals. The arms are conjoined for about half thier length with a central, sub-oval hole, possibly of irregular shape as a result of wear. Traces of tinning survive on both faces.
Maximum diameter 73.5mm. Thickness 4mm.
Similar, multi-pointed, large rowels became popular from the later 14th century (Clark, 1995, The Medieval Horse and It's Equipment, 29 and 148, fig.106, no.361 and 362), and other similar examples are recorded on the PAS database including SUR-12F423, CORN-C901E8 and LIN-72B5A6. Circa 1350 - probably 1500.
Class: rowel
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1350
Date to: Circa AD 1500
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 4 mm
Diameter: 73.5 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 27th March 2013 - Wednesday 24th April 2013
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: DDMD042013
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Incomplete
Surface Treatment: White metal coated
References cited
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