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BUTTON

Unique ID: ESS-7E51C4

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Post Medieval cast lead button. Decorated with a 'wheel' design, of 8 lines radiating out from a central point to the rim of the button. There are two perforations for attachment at the centre. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The edge of the button is slightly damaged. It is light grey in colour and has a white powdery residue. The button has a diameter of 23.43mm, is 2.25mm thick and weighs 6.69 grams.

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 1800

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.25 mm
Weight: 6.68 g
Diameter: 23.43 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 9th May 2007

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Finder ref: IMC.1.7.138

Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Essex (County)
District: Colchester (District)
Parish or ward: Mount Bures (Civil Parish)

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Created: 16 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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