NLM4251: Buckle.
4251

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BUCKLE

Unique ID: NLM4251

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation

Rectangular zoomorphic clasp with outer edge in the shape of a lion's head. Reused as a buckle.

Notes:

Checked following Sophie Catley. Identification changed from 'Buckle' to 'Clasp'. Finder's name added following source record. Drawing ref. added.

Class: two part
Sub class: animal head
Evidence of reuse: attaching a pin

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1350
Date to: Circa AD 1450
Period of reuse: MEDIEVAL

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 35.1 mm
Width: 17.3 mm
Thickness: 7.6 mm
Weight: 7.9 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 10th February 1999

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM1710

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Decoration style: Zoomorphic

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Doncaster (Metropolitan District)
District: Doncaster (Metropolitan District)
To be known as: SOUTH YORKSHIRE DONCASTER

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

No references cited so far.

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Audit data

Recording Institution: NLM
Created: 23 years ago
Updated: 4 years ago

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