LVPL-9D0ED4: Copper alloy fragment possibly from a torc.

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TORC

Unique ID: LVPL-9D0ED4

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Copper alloy fragment possibly from a torc. It is a single piece of twisted copper alloy and is circular in section. The terminal is thicker and rounded. It has broken at the other end.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: BRONZE AGE
Period from: BRONZE AGE
Date from: Circa 1150 BC
Date to: 800 BC

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 83.14 mm
Width: 16.27 mm
Weight: 97.1 g
Diameter: 16.27 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st October 2008

Personal details

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Recorded by: Ms Vanessa Oakden
Identified by: Ms Vanessa Oakden

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast

Spatial metadata

Region: North West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Cheshire West and Chester (Unitary Authority)
District: Cheshire West and Chester (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Harthill

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

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Recording Institution: LVPL
Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 7 years ago

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