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MOUNT

Unique ID: SUR-870C61

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A gilded copper alloy strap mount in the shape of an acorn with additional engraved detail on the nut and the cup. There are two complete bent spikes on the reverse.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1500
Date to: Circa AD 1600

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 31.19 mm
Width: 18.73 mm
Weight: 5.47 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st March 2011 - Thursday 31st March 2011

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 11-565

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Surface Treatment: Gilded

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Kent (County)
District: Ashford (District)
Parish or ward: Charing (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TQ9649
Four figure Latitude: 51.206572
Four figure longitude: 0.804485
1:25K map: TQ9649
1:10K map: TQ94NE
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: SUR
Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 12 years ago

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