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BUCKLE

Unique ID: SWYOR-0DA725

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An incomplete, cast copper alloy, single loop composite buckle with integral forked spacer, dating from the Medieval period, about AD 1350 - 1500. The frame is a rounded oval and the upper side is bevelled. There is a small, pointed knop in the centre of the outer edge. The two sheet buckle plates and the pin are missing. The buckle has a smooth, dark brown patina. It is 43.1mm long, 14.1mm wide and 3.1mm thick. It weighs 3.7gm.

For reference, see Meols, page 93.

Class: Composite

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
Length: 43.1 mm
Width: 14.1 mm
Thickness: 3.1 mm
Weight: 3.7 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st January 2013 - Tuesday 31st December 2013

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 2242

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: Selby (District)
Parish or ward: South Milford (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SE4731
Four figure Latitude: 53.77322556
Four figure longitude: -1.28835121
1:25K map: SE4731
1:10K map: SE43SE
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Recording Institution: SWYOR
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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