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CASTING WASTE
Unique ID: LVPL-DEA6C0
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A fragment of cast copper alloy, probable casting waste, of uncertain dating (2150 BC to 1700 AD). However, due to the lack of context and continuation of casting styles, this fragment could be dated from the Bronze Age through to the Post Medieval Period (c.2150 BC - 1700 AD).
The fragment is irregular in plan and cross section. It has an irregular, rough surface. It is a mid to dark green colour. An even patina covers the surface.
It measures 49.21mm in length, 40.37mm wide and 6.65mm thick. It weighs 16.1 grams.
In appearance, the fragment does display some similarities to a possible pendant of uncertain shape with a broken suspension loop, however it is probable that this is mere coincidence. It is more probable that the irregular shape is due to being cooled run offs of waste metal from the casting process, with the two thinner arms being the remnants of casting sprues.
Casting waste is very hard to date in isolation but the patina and form might suggest a Bronze Age - Post Medieval date. A direct comparison has not been found. The survival of casting waste is relatively rare as it is usually recycled swiftly as a bi-product of casting.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: UNKNOWN
Period from: BRONZE AGE
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa 2150 BC
Date to: Circa AD 1700
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 49.21 mm
Width: 40.37 mm
Thickness: 6.65 mm
Weight: 16.1 g
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Selby (District)
To be known as: Selby area
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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