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Unique ID: SWYOR-317086
Object type certainty: Probably
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A cast, copper alloy artefact, probably a clasp or locking mechanism from a box, casket, chest or other piece of furniture. It consists of a flat bar of rectangular section. One end of the bar is bent, up then down, resulting in a V-shaped hole under the bar. This appears to be intentional. At the other end of the bar are two extensions. A short, circular shaft ending in a globular knob protrudes from the upper side of the bar; on the opposite side of the bar is a rectangular loop of metal. The bent end of the bar is definitely broken, and the other end may be too. The artefact has a light green patina. It is 43.3mm long, 7.7mm wide and 24.5mm thick. It weighs 9.84gm. It is likely that the object is part of a catch mechanism. Compare SWYOR-DF7E04 which is similar but larger. It is probably medieval in date.
Class: mount
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1500
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 43.3 mm
Width: 7.7 mm
Thickness: 24.5 mm
Weight: 9.84 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 15th June 2009 - Monday 14th June 2010
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: PAS form number 1138
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Doncaster (Metropolitan District)
District: Doncaster (Metropolitan District)
Parish or ward: Tickhill (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SK5895
Four figure Latitude: 53.44858
Four figure longitude: -1.128157
1:25K map: SK5895
1:10K map: SK59NE
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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