SOM-8FFDA2: Post Medieval Strap Fitting

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STRAP FITTING

Unique ID: SOM-8FFDA2

Object type certainty: Certain
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A tinned cast copper alloy strap fitting of probable seventeenth century date. The flat curvilinear fitting measures 23.9mm by 10.7mm by 2.2mm and weighs 1.9g. The front has indistinct scrolled decoration and a trace of tinning. On the back are the remains of two integrally cast rivets.

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1600
Date to: Circa AD 1699

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 23.9 mm
Width: 10.7 mm
Thickness: 2.2 mm
Weight: 1.9 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 2nd June 2008

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Entry 020267

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete
Surface Treatment: White metal coated

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: South Somerset (District)
To be known as: Crewkerne

Spatial coordinates


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
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

No references cited so far.

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Audit data

Recording Institution: SOM
Created: 15 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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