SWYOR-538F83: Medieval Meols type 10 buckle

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BUCKLE

Unique ID: SWYOR-538F83

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Medieval copper alloy buckle dating from the late 14th century. It is an example of Meols Type 10 which has an oval frame with an expanded outer edge decorated with a projecting knop at each end and three grooves across the outer edge. The bar is recessed and offset. The copper alloy wire pin is wrapped round the bar.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1350
Date to: Circa AD 1400

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 23.64 mm
Width: 23.01 mm
Thickness: 3.6 mm
Weight: 4.58 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 15th November 2010 - Monday 14th November 2011

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 1683

Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Harrogate (District)
Parish or ward: Plompton (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SE3654
Four figure Latitude: 53.98081
Four figure longitude: -1.452552
1:25K map: SE3654
1:10K map: SE35SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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

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