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LACE TAG

Unique ID: DOR-1053C8

Object type certainty: Possibly
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A re-used piece of decorated sheet copper alloy. Possibly intended as a lace chape. An irregulary shaped piece of sheet metal which has been rolled into a narrow, tapering tube. one end is flared open and from this is is rolled and tapering to a much smaller open end. The epertures are on opposite sides. The metal has been decorated on one face (facing outwards on the object) with alternating incised bands of chevrons and angled lines with a straight line between each band. This piece of metal re-fits with the front plate of a composite strap end (DOR-982FC0). Date: Probably medieval to early post medieval - 14th to 16th century Dimensions: 48.40 mm x 16.66 mm x 7.35 mm Weight: 3.52 g

Find of note status

This has been noted as an interesting find by the recorder.

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1300
Date to: Circa AD 1599

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 48.4 mm
Width: 16.66 mm
Thickness: 7.35 mm
Weight: 3.52 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 22nd February 2008

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Multiple
Completeness: Uncertain

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Dorset (County)
District: West Dorset (District)
To be known as: Folke

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
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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Audit data

Recording Institution: DOR
Created: 14 years ago
Updated: 12 years ago

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