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SLAG
Unique ID: BERK-2B8967
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
An amorphous piece of copper working slag, smooth yet curved on one side so possibly dripped (or scraped) from a crucible. Without contextual information it is impossible to date copper slag however noting its presence is important as it may indicate metal working.
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Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: UNKNOWN
Period from: BRONZE AGE
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 19.7 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st January 2012 - Monday 31st December 2012
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: 2014.172
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Decoration style: Other
Completeness: Incomplete
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Lambourn
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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