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BELL
Unique ID: LVPL-92B316
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A cast copper-alloy clapper bell of Medieval or Post-medieval date. It is a cone shape and has an integrally cast semi-circular loop on the top which is pierced by a circular hole. There are a series of triangular holes around the top edge. The clapper is present but is no longer attached due to old breaks.
The photograph was not taken by the recorder and due to the angle accurate measurements can not be provided.
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 1700
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 6th July 2013
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Ryedale (District)
To be known as: Scrayingham
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
References cited
No references cited so far.
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