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MOUNT
Unique ID: BH-0FB438
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A Medieval copper-alloy bar mount.
The mount has a circular frame at its centre, from above and below which projects a triangular-sectioned, gradually tapering arm. Each of the two ends takes the form of a circular lobe, perforated by a rivet hole. The object measures 38.75mm long, up to 11.17mm wide (centre), 3.45mm thick and weighs 3.65g.
Bar mounts of this form were found in excavations in London, the majority in late 13th to mid 14th century contexts (Egan and Pritchard 1991: 213-214/fig. 134, cf. nos. 1154, 1157 and 1158).
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 1400
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 38.75 mm
Width: 11.17 mm
Thickness: 3.45 mm
Weight: 3.65 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 8th September 2011
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Ver 11/184 - 45
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Essex (County)
District: Epping Forest (District)
To be known as: Sheering
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
| Author | Publication Year | Title | Publication Place | Publisher | Pages | Reference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egan, G. and Pritchard, F. | 1991 | Dress Accessories, c.1150-c.1450 (Medieval Finds from Excavations in London 3) (1991) | London | Stationery Office Books |
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