CPAT-2D9037: Medieval - Button - Pill Type

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BUTTON

Unique ID: CPAT-2D9037

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A cast copper alloy medieval button, circa 1200 – 1400. The ‘pill button’ has an elliptical or ‘shield’ form with cast scroll work decoration. There is a small attachment loop on the back.

The buckle has a mid green mottled patina.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Post AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1400

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 17.8 mm
Width: 8.2 mm
Thickness: 1.88 mm
Weight: 1.2 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 28th November 2009

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Decoration style: Curvilinear
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Oswestry Rural (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SJ2822
Four figure Latitude: 52.790746
Four figure longitude: -3.06913
1:25K map: SJ2822
1:10K map: SJ22SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Found whilst metal detecting
General landuse: Grassland, Heathland
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Recording Institution: CPAT
Created: 14 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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