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ROD

Unique ID: SF-1C7462

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published Find published

An incomplete cast copper-alloy rod with an oval shaped cross section, date and function unknown. Measuring 68mm in surviving length and 6mm in width and 5mm in thickness. One terminal is complete and tapers towards a rounded tip and the other is incomplete due to an old break now worn. Traces of a dark brown original patina can be seen on the rod but most of the surface is a greyish green colour.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: UNKNOWN
Period from: UNKNOWN

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 68 mm
Width: 6 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight: 9.4 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st August 2005

Personal details

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Incomplete

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: St. Edmundsbury (District)
To be known as: Market Weston

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Audit data

Recording Institution: SF
Created: 18 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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