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MOUNT

Unique ID: SF-662A52

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy circular domed mount most likely to be 16th or 17th century in date. This mount measures 28.6mm in diameter and 9.2mm in height. The domed front face is decorated with curvilinear grooves and the flat border has transverse grooves across it. The back face is hollow and has two integral incomplete projecting spikes, which would have allowed this mount to be attached to a strap or belt orignally.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1540
Date to: Circa AD 1700

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 13.39 g
Diameter: 28.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st September 2005

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: Breckland (District)
To be known as: Thetford

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Other
Specific landuse: Built over

References cited

No references cited so far.

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

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