SUSS-35D312: Post medieval lead alloy button

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BUTTON

Unique ID: SUSS-35D312

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Medieval cast lead alloy button. The button has a domed front, a flat back apart from a casting spur and circular depression (casting flaw), and a large attachment loop which is bent back against the button head. The front is decorated with a raised central pimple from which radiate raised curved lines; several of the lines overlap or are joined by four raised cross line. The loop is an arch, 14.9mm long and joined to the button at each end; it is circular is cross section, 4.2mm in diameter. The button has a diameter of 24.5mm, is 6.3mm thick and weighs 27.3 grams. Similar buttons can be seen in “Buttons and Fasteners” by Gordon Bailey (2004) on page 17 and 19. These are dated from 1200 – 1500 and a similar date is suggested for this example. The button has cream patina.

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1200
Date to: AD 1500

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 6.3 mm
Weight: 27.3 g
Diameter: 24.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st February 2008

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: West Sussex (County)
District: Horsham (District)
Parish or ward: Rusper (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TQ2338
Four figure Latitude: 51.128082
Four figure longitude: -0.243632
1:25K map: TQ2338
1:10K map: TQ23NW
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: SUSS
Created: 16 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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