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UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Unique ID: CORN-B9CD65
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A fragment of a copper alloy unidentified object of uncertain date. The fragment is D-shaped in cross-section with slightly bevelled edges on both faces. It expands slightly towards one end and is slightly curved in profile. It has a fine green and redish patina and the break across either end is fairly fresh.
The object is too incomplete to identify, but the most likely possiblity is a Post Medieval trigger or trigger guard or similar fitting from a musket or similar firearm. Compare SUR-427B01 and DUR-18B995. The tactile nature and smooth curve makes it feel like it was intended to rest a finger on. It could also be part of a door latch or furniture handle, but there are no signed of attachment at the end, suggesting it is the terminal of an object.
Measurements: Length, 41.89mm; Width, 12.49mm; Thickness, 4.43mm; Weight. 9.28g
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: UNKNOWN
Period from: UNKNOWN
Period to: UNKNOWN
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 41.89 mm
Width: 12.49 mm
Thickness: 4.43 mm
Weight: 9.28 g
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: PAS 2022 42
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Fragment
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Cornwall (Unitary Authority)
District: Cornwall (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: St. Buryan (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SW4123
Four figure Latitude: 50.05062798
Four figure longitude: -5.61939082
1:25K map: SW4123
1:10K map: SW43NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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