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STRAP FITTING
Unique ID: NMS-D2F3B0
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
Description: Circular silver gilt sheet belt mount with three rivet holes and repoussé decoration consisting of a star with six straight arms within a pelleted border. The centre is slightly domed. Gilding is restricted to the front. A small part of the edge has been ripped and folded.
Date: 14th - 15th century
Dimensions: Diameter 16mm. Thickness 0.3mm (2mm at the centre). Weight 0.47g.
Notes:
The age and precious metal content of this item therefore qualify it as treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder after being disclaimed as Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2007T360
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1300
Date to: AD 1500
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.3 mm
Weight: 0.47 g
Diameter: 16 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 15th June 2007
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Other reference numbers
Treasure case number: 2007T360
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: King's Lynn and West Norfolk (District)
To be known as: Barton Bendish
Spatial coordinates
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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