HAMP-288CB3: Medieval to Post Medieval Button

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BUTTON

Unique ID: HAMP-288CB3

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Medieval/ Post-Medieval copper alloy button with integral loop. The head of the button is globular in form, 10.4mm in diameter and plain. The integral is perforated for the attachment measuring 3.9mm in diameter. It measures 12.7mm and weighs 3.1g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1300
Date to: Circa AD 1800

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 12.7 mm
Width: 10.4 mm
Weight: 3.1 g
Diameter: 3.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 17th October 2012

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: E3633; Weekend Wanders USA Tour October 2012

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: East Hampshire (District)
Parish or ward: Ropley (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU6434
Four figure Latitude: 51.101739
Four figure longitude: -1.08732
1:25K map: SU6434
1:10K map: SU63SW
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Other
Specific landuse: Unknown

References cited

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Recording Institution: HAMP
Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 10 years ago

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