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UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Unique ID: SF5768
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
Lead star of six points. Each point is triangular in section and slightly curved; some are shorter than others. The reverse is very smooth but not completely flat. Maximum dimension, 22 mm. 3 mm thick. Weight 3.56g. The function of these stars is uncertain. Larger ones are thought to have been set in plaster as ceiling or wall decorations; these are occasionally found gilded. This one seems a little small for such a use.
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1066
Date to: AD 1540
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 22 mm
Weight: 3.56 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st February 2001
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Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: King's Lynn and West Norfolk (District)
To be known as: NORFOLK HOCKWOLD CUM WILTON
Spatial coordinates
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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