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BROOCH
Unique ID: NLM-7BDBA6
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Silver annular brooch. Plain cast round-section with a constriction retaining a tapered cast pin with square collar textured by multiple tiny stamp marks on its four sides. Suggested date: Medieval, 1200-1350. In light of its age and material, this object is to be subjected to the Treasure process, ref. 2021 T519.
Diameter: 18.2mm, Band Width: 1.9mm, Band Thickness: 1.9mm, Weight: 2.04g.
Class: annular
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Submitted for consideration as Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2021T519
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1350
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Width: 1.9 mm
Thickness: 1.9 mm
Weight: 2.04 g
Diameter: 18.2 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 15th July 2021
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM47085
Treasure case number: 2021T519
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: West Lindsey (District)
To be known as: near Gainsborough
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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