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BUCKLE
Unique ID: SUR-3674A3
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A medieval D-shaped buckle frame with an ornate pin seating and iron pin. The plain plate is formed from a tapering sheet with five empty rivet holes. A piece of curved wire forms a repair in two extra holes which appear to be additional to the original five.
The frame measures 13.25mm by 14.94mm; the plate measures 31.03mm by 10.90mm.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1250
Date to: Circa AD 1500
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 5.29 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st February 2010 - Sunday 28th February 2010
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: 10.229
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Multiple
Completeness: Incomplete
References cited
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