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BUCKLE

Unique ID: ESS-F3A3F5

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Medieval cast copper alloy double loop buckle frame. The pin is missing. The frame is plain and undecorated. The strap bar is narrowed. It is 32.27mm long, 17.90mm wide, 2.44mm thick and weighs 1.98 grams.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1350
Date to: Circa AD 1600

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 32.27 mm
Width: 17.9 mm
Thickness: 2.44 mm
Weight: 1.98 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st January 2010 - Friday 28th May 2010

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: OEF 6245

Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: East Hertfordshire (District)
Parish or ward: Much Hadham (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TL4217
Four figure Latitude: 51.833567
Four figure longitude: 0.059453
1:25K map: TL4217
1:10K map: TL41NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 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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