ESS-8AF577: Cast copper alloy post medieval button

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BUTTON

Unique ID: ESS-8AF577

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Complete cast copper alloy button. The head of the button is globular and smooth, with no signs of a nipple. It has an integral loop that is circular with a circular perforation. The button is14.66mm long, 11.72mm in diameter across the head and weighs 4.80g. It has an abraded olive green patina with exposed lighter green surfaces and some bright green corrosion. It is post medieval in date.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1500
Date to: Circa AD 1700

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 14.66 mm
Weight: 4.8 g
Diameter: 11.72 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 28th May 2006

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: ID 4542

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Essex (County)
District: Chelmsford (District)
To be known as: Mashbury

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: ESS
Created: 17 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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