LVPL-052220: Cast copper alloy stud dating from the Medieval to Post-Medieval period.

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STUD

Unique ID: LVPL-052220

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Cast copper alloy stud dating from the Medieval to Post-Medieval period. It is semi-circular in plan with a rounded projection forming a broad leaf shape. The outer edge is serrated while the rounded projection is plain. Four small grooves form the decorative veins of the leaf. The remains of gilding can be seen in the grooves and between the serrations. The reverse of the object is undecorated and contains a long integral pin which is bent upwards. The pin is square in cross-section and tapers to a rounded point. It has a light green patina.

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1100
Date to: AD 1600

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 16.58 mm
Width: 19.14 mm
Weight: 2.6 g

Discovery dates

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

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete
Surface Treatment: Gilded

Spatial metadata

Region: North West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Cheshire East (Unitary Authority)
District: Cheshire East (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Acton

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
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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