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MOUNT
Unique ID: IOW-FE3488
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
An incomplete post-Medieval cast-copper-alloy mount (c. 1600-c. 1700). The central part is sub-oval with curving sides. At one end there is a semi-circular lobe and the opposite is pointed. At the rear is an integral spike at one end and the remains of a spike at the other end. The front is a smooth drab brown colour and the rear is corroded. 29.1 x 7.6 x 6.4mm. Weight: 2.53g. A similar mount has been recorded from Linwood Parish, Lincolnshire (LIN-DD5F80).
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1600
Date to: Circa AD 1700
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 29.1 mm
Width: 7.6 mm
Thickness: 6.4 mm
Weight: 2.53 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 27th February 2011
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: IOW2011-2-112
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
District: Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Isle of Wight
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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