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BUCKLE

Unique ID: WILT-F90544

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An incomplete Medieval (1250-1450) copper alloy buckle frame, measuring 13.72x10.60mm (internal 9.82x8.71mm) and weighing 0.7g.

The buckle is rectangular in shape with curving arms and a single transverse rib towards either end. One end has two lobed knops flanking a recess for a sheet metal roller (now missing), the other holds a narrowed and recessed bar.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1250
Date to: Circa AD 1450

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 13.72 mm
Width: 10.6 mm
Weight: 0.7 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st September 2011 - Tuesday 1st November 2011

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Finders ref: 0312.MM9.01

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Incomplete

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Cricklade

Spatial coordinates

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
Specific landuse: Operations to a depth less than 0.25 m

References cited

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Recording Institution: WILT
Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 12 years ago

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