LANCUM-FFAF51: copper alloy ball or crotal bell of unkown date

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Unique ID: LANCUM-FFAF51

Object type certainty: Probably
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A small, hollow, copper alloy, half sphere with a central perforation, of possible medieval date. Probably a medieval (c1200 to c1500 AD) domed mount similar to PUBLIC-A9D9A8 and LIN-62A371, or possibly a fragment of a round crotal bell with a blow hole punched in it. Probably dates to between c1200 and c1700 AD.

Length 18mm and width 16mm.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Middle
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1700

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 18 mm
Width: 16 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 5th December 2011

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Fragment

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Gloucestershire (County)
District: Cotswold (District)
To be known as: Northleach

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Minimal cultivation

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Recording Institution: LANCUM
Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 10 years ago

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