LIN-C36BE4: Post-medieval copper alloy strap mount

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STRAP FITTING

Unique ID: LIN-C36BE4

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A cast copper alloy strap fitting, probably from sword belt. The fitting is heart shaped in plan, flat, and has a collar just before the hooked apex. A copper alloy ring is attached to the hook. There are two rivet holes in the plate.

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1550
Date to: Circa AD 1650

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 35 mm
Width: 12 mm
Thickness: 2 mm
Weight: 11 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st April 2009

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Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

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

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: LIN
Created: 14 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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