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BUCKLE

Unique ID: SF-E8FE88

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

An incomplete copper-alloy buckle frame most likely to be of post medieval date. The outer edge survives and the bar is now missing due to an old break. It measures 41mm in width and 22mm in length. The centre of outer edge is expanded and decorated with a ring and dot motif, surrounding this there are raised knops.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1500
Date to: Circa AD 1700

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 22 mm
Width: 41 mm
Weight: 6.54 g

Discovery dates

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

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Incomplete

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Essex (County)
District: Braintree (District)
To be known as: Wickham st paul

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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Created: 18 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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