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BUCKLE

Unique ID: SOMDOR-53FE37

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A small cast copper alloy spur buckle with pin missing and probably dating from the 13th-14th centuries. It has an oval frame with integral plate. The plate has a small hole and recess at the loop end for the pin. At the opposite end the remains of two corroded iron rivets can be seen for attachment to the strap. This end of the plate has a pointed shape and there is also a central boss. Three parallel ridges traverse the length of the plate. The buckle measures 43.00mm long, 13.66mm wide, 2.78mm thick and weighs 4.16g.

Class: Spur

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1200
Date to: AD 1399

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 43 mm
Width: 13.66 mm
Thickness: 2.78 mm
Weight: 4.16 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 19th January 2007

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Entry 021181

Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: South Somerset (District)
To be known as: Misterton

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: SOMDOR
Created: 17 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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