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MOUNT
Unique ID: SF-4E6A11
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
A cast copper-alloy decorative mount of probable later Medieval to Post-Medieval date. It is conical in form with faceted surfaces that give it a sexfoil form, the bottom edges also worked to produce 12 smaller facets around the circumference of the object. The back face of the mount is hollow and partially encrusted with compacted soil and some corroded metalwork, perhaps concealing the remains of an integral lug or similar means of attachment. The exterior surfaces have extensive tool marks and a dark brown patina. This object measures 26.46mm in diameter, 8.09mm in height, and weighs 10.82g.
This is probably a decorative mount perhaps used on a strap/belt or even as a furniture fitting. Its form is similar to Medieval and Post-Medieval sexfoil mounts and it is probable that it is of similar late Medieval to Post-Medieval, if not later, date.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1400
Date to: Circa AD 1700
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Height: 8.09 mm
Weight: 10.82 g
Diameter: 26.36 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 14th March 2010
Rally details.
This object was found at St Mary's Bacton March 2010
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Mid Suffolk (District)
To be known as: Bacton
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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