ESS-2512A7: ESS-2512A7 Medieval strap end

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STRAP END

Unique ID: ESS-2512A7

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Medieval (1300-1450) cast copper alloy incomplete composite strap end, formed of a circular ring with two projecting arms of a forked spacer. On the opposing side of the ring is an elongated oval terminal with raised collar. There are worn breaks over forked spacer. The upper and lower plates of the strap end are missing. It is 44.34mm long, 18.61mm in diameter, 12.75mm wide across the fork, 1.70mm thick and weighs 3.37 grams.

Class: Composite

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1300
Date to: Circa AD 1450

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 44.34 mm
Thickness: 1.7 mm
Weight: 3.77 g
Diameter: 18.61 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 23rd March 2010

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: OEF 6173

Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Essex (County)
District: Colchester (District)
Parish or ward: Great Tey (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TL8823
Four figure Latitude: 51.873878
Four figure longitude: 0.729598
1:25K map: TL8823
1:10K map: TL82SE
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 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: ESS
Created: 13 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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