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MOUNT

Unique ID: NMS-1466F4

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Medieval lozengiform sheet mount, probably a strap fitting, with two holes for missing separate rivets, edges closely followed by engraved lines on front face. Now bent transversely into an even curve, but almost certainly distorted and not intended to be mounted on a rounded or round object, diameter c.30mm. 35 x 17mm. 13th – 15th century.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1200
Date to: AD 1500

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 35 mm
Width: 17 mm
Diameter: 30 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 20th December 2006

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: King's Lynn and West Norfolk (District)
To be known as: Fincham

Spatial coordinates

Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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

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