LIN-567993: Medieval copper alloy buckle

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CLASP

Unique ID: LIN-567993

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A medievalcopper-alloyclasp. The frame is rectangular and the lip is in the form of a moulded kings head. The head has triangular eyes and a wide nose, with a narrow, almost frowning mouth. The crown has five 'fleurs' to it.

Class: two part
Sub class: large head (crowned)

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1350
Date to: Circa AD 1450

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 30.26 mm
Width: 15.2 mm
Thickness: 6.98 mm

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: West Lindsey (District)
Parish or ward: Gainsborough (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SK8291
Four figure Latitude: 53.409452
Four figure longitude: -0.767905
1:25K map: SK8291
1:10K map: SK89SW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: LIN
Created: 16 years ago
Updated: 4 years ago

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