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BUCKLE
Unique ID: NLM-0F82E3
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy with gilding
Buckle. Cast rectangular buckle frame with integrally cast sub-rectangular plate with engrailed end and decoration comprising an incised saltire and a vertical line. An integral rivet of diameter 3.6mm projects from the back of the plate, while a vacant rivet hole of diameter 2.8mm lies next to the edge of the frame. Traces of gilding appear on the plate and frame. Suggested date: Medieval, 1200-1300.
Length: 31.6mm, Height: 15.5mm, Thickness (plate clear of rivet): 2.3mm, Weight: 3.57gms.
Class: spur
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1300
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 31.6 mm
Height: 15.5 mm
Thickness: 2.3 mm
Weight: 3.57 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 24th November 2011
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM19425
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete
Surface Treatment: Gilded
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
District: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Hibaldstow (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SE9703
Four figure Latitude: 53.514739
Four figure longitude: -0.53863
1:25K map: SE9703
1:10K map: SE90SE
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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