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Unique ID: SWYOR-C5D8C6
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Published
2006 T221 "Medieval brooch, consisting of flattened circular frame with pin, the frame decorated with zigzag grooves and bearing the following inscription: - X IESV (X jesus). The brooch is silver and dates from the 13th century. Dimensions: 18.5 mm. In terms of age and as the object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996." J P Robinson Curator of Medieval Collections 29th August 2006
Inscription:
X IESV
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder after being disclaimed as Treasure
Treasure case tracking number: 2006T221
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1300
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3.2 mm
Weight: 1.6 g
Diameter: 18.5 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 31st December 1997
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Other reference: 2006 T221
Treasure case number: 2006T221
4 Figure: SE4736
Four figure Latitude: 53.818162
Four figure longitude: -1.28759
1:25K map: SE4736
1:10K map: SE43NE
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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