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STUD
Unique ID: SOM-F0D20E
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy stud with a plano-convex head, cirrcular in plan and oval on section with a flattened base. From the centre of the base projects the stub of an integral circular sectioned shaft ending in an old break. The head is decorated with four incised semi-circular lines running around the edge, the ends of each line touch to next line giving a lozenge shape in the centre. The head is 12.5mm in diameter and 8.4mm thick, the entire piece is 11.1mm long; it weighs 5.46 grams.
The piece appears too robust to be a pin head so is interpreted as a stud. Crummy (1983:115) illustrates a very similar, although undecorated, example from a Roman context in Colchester, no.2995, and suggests they were used on furniture. A Medieval date, as for SOM-75C508 and SUR-451EF5 on this database, can also not be ruled out. While some similar button and loop fastener heads are known, such as GLO-367842 they are usually wider with a flatter base and, mostly have the loop attached off centre.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 43
Date to: Circa AD 410
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 11.1 mm
Weight: 5.46 g
Diameter: 12.5 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC receipt 17028
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Fragment
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: Taunton Deane (District)
To be known as: Nynehead CP
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
| Author | Publication Year | Title | Publication Place | Publisher | Pages | Reference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crummy, N. | 1983 | Colchester Archaeological Report 2: The Roman small finds from excavations in Colchester, 1971-9 | Colchester | Colchester Archaeological Trust Ltd |
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