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BUCKLE
Unique ID: NMS-30B4C1
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy buckle. Robust oval frame, 'D' shaped in section, slightly narrowed bar, outside edge has central internal swelling and cast notch for pin. Measuring 17 x 26mm, weighing 7.83g. 5th - 8th century.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Middle
Period to: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 410
Date to: Circa AD 800
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 17 mm
Width: 26 mm
Weight: 7.83 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 12th April 2007
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