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MOUNT

Unique ID: WILT-CDE004

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Post medieval copper alloy mount with two bent proection spikes on the reverse (both bent inwards). It measures 43.7x20.2x2.1mm and weighs 10.59g. The mount has a central D-shape with an oval projecting to one side and a parallelogram to the other - this is in the form of a fanned tail and decorated with vertical grooves. At the centre of the reverse is a tiny circular worn projection, 1.5mm in diameter. It may have had an additional fixing purpose. The mount is similar in shape to the acorn type, which in turn look similar to a bird - this example looks very much like a bird and less like an acorn.

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: UNKNOWN
Date from: AD 1500
Date to: AD 1700

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 43.7 mm
Width: 20.2 mm
Thickness: 2.1 mm
Weight: 10.59 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st May 2008

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Kent (County)
District: Canterbury (District)
Parish or ward: Bridge (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TR1753
Four figure Latitude: 51.234902
Four figure longitude: 1.107082
1:25K map: TR1753
1:10K map: TR15SE
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: WILT
Created: 15 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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