ESS-EB0A07: Medieval copper-alloy terminal

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TERMINAL

Unique ID: ESS-EB0A07

Object type certainty: Probably
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Medieval cast copper-alloy terminal. This is an open-work globular terminal consisting of a central shaft around which are four smaller, evenly spaced and integral, semi-circular shafts which form a cage around the central shaft. The surface condition of the object is good but it is pitted and abraded. It measures 23.82mm in length, 19.64mm in width and weighs 8.6g.

Notes:

Found during a metal detecting rally on 25th September 2005. Object description taken from photograph.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 23.82 mm
Width: 19.64 mm
Weight: 8.6 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 25th September 2005

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Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Essex (County)
District: Braintree (District)
Parish or ward: Castle Hedingham (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TL7835
Four figure Latitude: 51.984936
Four figure longitude: 0.590698
1:25K map: TL7835
1:10K map: TL73NE
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Rally
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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