NLM-017547: Modern tool or valve fragment

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VALVE

Unique ID: NLM-017547

Object type certainty: Possibly
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Copper alloy probable tool valve fragment. Cast ring with cross-hatched surface, probably to afford grip. Distorted, probably by intense heat. The surface finish recalls that of bicycle valves and adjustable tools, whereby manual adjustment is facilitated by a textured surface. Suggested date: Modern, 1850-1950.

Diameter (approximate): 12.5mm, Thickness: 3.2mm, Height: 11.3mm, Weight: 6.52gms.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MODERN
Period from: MODERN
Period to: MODERN
Date from: Circa AD 1850
Date to: Circa AD 1950

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Height: 11.3 mm
Thickness: 3.2 mm
Weight: 6.52 g
Diameter: 12.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 8th November 2011

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM19194a

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Fragment

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: West Lindsey (District)
Parish or ward: Wickenby (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TF0982
Four figure Latitude: 53.323709
Four figure longitude: -0.364991
1:25K map: TF0982
1:10K map: TF08SE
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: NLM
Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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