SUR-76F6E1: Roman button and loop fastener (top view)

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BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER

Unique ID: SUR-76F6E1

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A circular fastener with 23 enamelled cells arranged concentrically. The enamel inlay alternates between blue and red. The loop is complete but is distorted.

Class: Class Vb

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: AD 100
Date to: AD 300

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 7.09 g
Diameter: 22 mm

Discovery dates

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

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 05/1082

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Secondary material: Enamel
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Surrey (County)
District: Guildford (District)
Parish or ward: West Clandon (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TQ0550
Four figure Latitude: 51.239527
Four figure longitude: -0.497257
1:25K map: TQ0550
1:10K map: TQ05SE
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: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: SUR
Created: 17 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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