YORYM-B431B0: Medieval to post-medieval : Vessel

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VESSEL

Unique ID: YORYM-B431B0

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A cast bronze handle from a heavy-duty bronze vessel. The handle has broken off the vessel, allowing the section to be seen. It is sub-rectangular and measures 19.2mm x 7.5mm. The handle is flat but stepped down for the terminal, which is rounded and measures 15.1mm x 12.4mm. The upper surface is decorated with an incised geometric design, partly formed from ring and dot designs.

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1350
Date to: Circa AD 1850

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 69.1 mm
Width: 19.2 mm
Thickness: 7.5 mm
Weight: 58.3 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st April 2008

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Fragment

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: West Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Near Scotter

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Centred on village (which isn't a parish)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Created: 15 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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