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BUTTON
Unique ID: SWYOR-8BFD14
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A circular, cast lead alloy button with integral fastening loop, probably dating from 1600-1700AD. The upper surface is domed. It is decorated with a flower design consisting of a central dot, surrounded by a raised ring with five further ring and dot motifs forming the petals. Around the rim are four further dots surrounded by raised semi-circles, each one within an angle formed by the flower petals. Between each of these semi-circles are three short, raised, vertical lines. The underside is flat and is divided by a casting line. The fastening loop remains in place, but is bent. There is a small hole in the reverse, but this is probably a casting flaw. It is 14.5mm in diameter and 9mm thick. It weighs 6.97gm.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1600
Date to: Circa AD 1700
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight: 6.97 g
Diameter: 14.5 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 29th June 2009 - Monday 28th June 2010
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: PAS form number 1156
Materials and construction
Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Nottinghamshire (County)
District: Bassetlaw (District)
To be known as: North Nottinghamshire
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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