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VESSEL

Unique ID: YORYM-129117

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A cast copper alloy spout of late medieval date. The spout, which is slightly curved along it’s length, is pentagonal in shape, the bottom edge of which is slightly rounded, and increases in size at one end. A central hole is present throughout the spout which tapers towards the end. The spout is incised with a possible zoomorphic design. The metal is a dark greenish-brown. The spout is 43.55mm long, 29.88mm wide, 20.06mm thick and weighs 68g.

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Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1400
Date to: Circa AD 1500

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 43.55 mm
Width: 29.88 mm
Thickness: 20.06 mm
Weight: 68 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 30th August 2009

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Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Harrogate (District)
To be known as: Boroughbridge

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
Discovery circumstances: Recorded at Rally
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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Created: 14 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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