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UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Unique ID: BM-A46342
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
A gold, short length of octagonal-sectioned rod (Length 19mm; diameter 9mm; weight 17g.), broken at each end. While ornaments made from octagonal-sectioned rod are known in the Bronze Age, there is insufficient evidence to place this piece chronologically or culturally. This object was reported as possible Treasure under the Treasure Act 1996, and subsequently declared not to be treasure.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder after being declared not Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2007T108
Chronology
Broad period: UNKNOWN
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 19 mm
Width: 9 mm
Weight: 17 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 7th February 2007
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Other reference numbers
Treasure case number: 2007T108
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Devon (County)
District: East Devon (District)
To be known as: Rousdon
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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