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SCABBARD

Unique ID: SF-BB1274

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An incomplete copper-alloy folded sheet scabbard chape of medieval circa 13th-14th century date, the terminal of this chape is now missing due to an old break. It measures 29.3mm in surviving length and 19.9mm in maximum width. The two longitudinal edges of the chape are still held together with solder. The open end is decorated with three transverse grooves.

Class: chape

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1400

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 29.3 mm
Width: 19.9 mm
Weight: 4.2 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st November 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: St. Edmundsbury (District)
To be known as: Westley

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

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

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