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CASTING WASTE

Unique ID: LIN-97C2B1

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An irregular piece of copper alloy, possibly a casting jet. The object is roughly oval in plan and plano-convex in cross-section with a small irregular 'stud' projecting from the domed side. These two studs are reminiscant of casting sprues.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: BRONZE AGE
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: BRONZE AGE
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa 2000 BC
Date to: Circa AD 410

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 23 mm
Width: 10 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight: 18.33 g

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: West Lindsey (District)
Parish or ward: Lissington (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TF0983
Four figure Latitude: 53.332694
Four figure longitude: -0.364647
1:25K map: TF0983
1:10K map: TF08SE
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Recording Institution: LIN
Created: 13 years ago
Updated: 11 years ago

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