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Unique ID: IOW-7F6998
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead unidentified object of Unknown date and uncertain function, possibly Medieval to post-Medieval (1066-1900).
This object is solid. Due to a break this object is now semi-circular in plan. It is thin at the break and thicker at the opposite end. The side is flat and both faces have cast decoration. At the front there are several raised indeterminate elements combined with fine grooves and ridges.
The rear face has similar grooves and ridges only. This object is grey with pale buff corrosion deposits and minute flecks of iron staining. The break is ragged and old.
It is possible that the object is a button and the raised design represents an insect with wings outstretched.
Length: 29.9mm; width: 21.9mm; thickness: 7.4mm. Weight: 25.26g.
Current location of find: finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1600
Date to: Circa AD 1700
Quantity: 1
Length: 29.9 mm
Width: 21.9 mm
Thickness: 7.4 mm
Weight: 25.26 g
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 23rd July 2014
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Other reference: IOW2014-4-175
Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
No references cited so far.