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BELL

Unique ID: HAMP-A8A6F2

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Post Medieval animal (‘crotal’ or ‘rumbler’) bell. This complete example has a square suspension loop between two circular sound holes located on the upper hemisphere. The sides of the upper hemisphere are slightly concave where the sound holes are located. There is a prominent ridge with a semi-circular cross section separating the upper and lower hemispheres. The sound slot in the lower hemisphere terminates in two circles, and is parallel to the suspension loop. The surface of the bell is extremely worn and pitted. The lower hemisphere appears to have been decorated with three arches on each side, extending up to the median line, however the detail is unclear due to the condition of the metal. The iron ball is still extant, with some corrosion. The bell has a mid green patina, with small patches of iron corrosion around the sound slot from the bell. The bell is 39.08mm long with a diameter of 31.35mm.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 39.08 mm
Weight: 28.1 g
Diameter: 31.35 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 4th December 2006 - Wednesday 1st December 2004

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: E1883

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: New Forest (District)
To be known as: Ringwood Area

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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

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