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HOOKED TAG

Unique ID: SF-DC4703

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy early medieval hooked tag circa 600-1100 in date. This hooked tag is small and consists of an oval shaped head and a small hook , the tip of which is now missing due to an old break. The head measures 12.2mm in width and the whole tag measures 15.5mm in length. The head has two parallel circular sewing holes near to the edge opposite the hook. There are traces of gilding on both faces of this hooked tag.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 600
Date to: Circa AD 1100

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 15.5 mm
Width: 12.2 mm
Weight: 0.29 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st October 2005

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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: Forest Heath (District)
To be known as: Freckenham

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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