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VESSEL
Unique ID: BERK-AA44C6
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A Medieval copper alloy fragment from a vessel (circa 1066-1500 AD). The fragment comprises a rim sherd and part of a decorative projection - possibly part of the fittings from a hanging bowl. The decorative projection changes cross-section from rectangular to circular, it then tapers and flattens. There is a small circular depression on one side. The copper alloy has a pale green patina. Dimensions: length 41.18mm; thickness 10.88mm; width 16.47mm; weight 10.62g
Notes:
Found during the Weekend Wanderers King Alfred the Great Rally 26-28 Aug 2006
Subsequent actions
Current location of find: Returned to finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1066
Date to: Circa AD 1500
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 41.18 mm
Width: 16.47 mm
Thickness: 10.88 mm
Weight: 10.62 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 28th August 2006
Rally details.
This object was found at Weekend Wanderers - King Alfred the Great 06
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Ticket no. Or 35
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Fragment
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: Vale of White Horse (District)
To be known as: Letcombe Regis
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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