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MOUNT
Unique ID: BH-FCCA63
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A Roman copper-alloy mount.
The head of the mount is rectangular in plan, a deep longitudinal groove with central ridge dividing the upper surface into two equal-sized portions with convex surfaces. On the recessed underside, a stout rivet extends from the centre of a casting flash, terminating in a circular 'stop' which shows signs of having been hammered. The mount measures 20.7mm long, 20.4mm wide, 4.9mm thick (12.2mm including the rivet) and weighs 8.7g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 1
Date to: Circa AD 410
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 20.7 mm
Width: 20.4 mm
Thickness: 4.9 mm
Weight: 8.7 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 12th March 2011
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Ver 11/62 - 141
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: North Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: Offley
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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