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BELL
Unique ID: LANCUM-70C124
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Tin alloy bell
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder after being declared not Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2010T616
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: MODERN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: MODERN
Date from: Circa AD 410
Date to: Circa AD 2000
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 52 mm
Thickness: 2.5 mm
Weight: 74.57 g
Diameter: 40 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 11th June 2010
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Other reference numbers
Treasure case number: 2010T616
Materials and construction
Primary material: Tin or tin alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: North West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Cumbria (County)
District: South Lakeland (District)
To be known as: Arnside
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
References cited
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