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STRAP END
Unique ID: KENT-01C874
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
A Medieval copper alloy two piece strap end of 1300-1400 AD date. The Front part of the strap end appears to have been cast in one piece and tapers to a moulded decorative terminal. The sheet back plate has been secured to the front by rivets; the upper most one still in situ and visible. There is evidence of incised decoration on the front part, although this is now very worn. The strap end is 44.1mm long, 12.3mm wide, 2.1mm thick and weighs 3.3 grams.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1300
Date to: Circa AD 1400
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 44.1 mm
Width: 12.3 mm
Thickness: 2.1 mm
Weight: 3.33 g
Rally details.
This object was found at Weekend Wanderers - Crawley (06/02/10)
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Winchester (District)
To be known as: Sparsholt
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Recorded at a rally
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1000 metre square.
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