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SLEEVE CLASP

Unique ID: NMS-B88D54

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A wrist clasp, corroded, with traces of vivianite. Comprising a cast rectangular plate with a shaped rear edge with a semi-circular projection between two pierced lugs (one broken), also a vertical rib with broad and narrow transverse grooves with a projection for a hook on the reverse. Measures 13mm x 30mm. Hines (1993) Form B20. 6th century.

Chronology

Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Period to: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 500
Date to: AD 600

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 30 mm
Width: 13 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st February 2009

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Incomplete

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: King's Lynn and West Norfolk (District)
To be known as: Flitcham

Spatial coordinates

Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Created: 14 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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