LON-45B042: Post medieval badge

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Unique ID: LON-45B042

Object type certainty: Probably
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Decorative cast lead alloy fitting. The object could also be a secular badge, dating to the medieval to post medieval period, but there is no evidence of a pin or pther attachment. It is in the form of a pointed dome/arch with heart-shaped central motif covered in raised dots/circles.

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 30 mm
Width: 26 mm
Weight: 4.2 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st June 2006

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Other reference numbers

Museum accession number: 5010/9

Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast

Spatial metadata

Region: London (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Greater London Authority (Greater London Authority)
District: City and County of the City of London (London Borough)
To be known as: Millennium Bridge area North side

Spatial coordinates


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: Open fresh water
Specific landuse: Running water

References cited

No references cited so far.

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Audit data

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

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