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MOUNT
Unique ID: DYFED-7A8E33
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
Object is a incomplete copper alloy, cast mount of unknown date. The mount is a 6 point star shape and is 3d in plan on the obverse, and is concave on the reverse with a small circular lug in the centre. The arms of the star are slightly off centre, it is unknown whether this is because the object has been damaged or if this is a fault in the cast. It has a green and brown patina. The object weighs 9.5g, has a length of 29.15mm, a width of 24.7mm and a thickness of 9.3mm.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 29.15 mm
Width: 24.7 mm
Thickness: 9.3 mm
Weight: 9.5 g
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: PRN 127801
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: Wales (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Pembrokeshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Pembrokeshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Pencaer
Spatial coordinates
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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