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BUCKLE
Unique ID: LIN-B0AC45
Object type certainty: Probably
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A cast copper alloy object, either a buckle or strap end, dating from the medieval period. The object consists of a rectangular plate, tapered towards the top, with the remains of a loop at the terminal. Two iron rivets are visible at the bottom right and left of the image. The object is in fair condition with a surface patina of dark brown-green. Most of the loop and part of the plate have broken away and been lost.
Egan (p.151-2) describes medieval one-piece strap ends similar in form to this example dating from the late 14th-15th centuries. Several examples of this type may be found on this database, for example ESS-EOCF55. Alternatively, both Egan (p.78-9) and Whitehead (p.34-5) illustrate cast oval framed buckles with integral plates which Whitehead dates to c.1250-1400. On the photograph a circular depression is visible just below the base of the loop-this may be a rivet hole or perhaps a hole for containing the buckle pin.
Notes:
G.Egan & F.Pritchard: Dress Accessories 1150-1450
R.Whitehead: Buckles 1250-1800
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1250
Date to: Circa AD 1500
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 28.5 mm
Width: 23.3 mm
Weight: 7.24 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 28th August 2011
Rally details.
This object was found at Central Searchers, Alford, Lincs
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: 583
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: East Lindsey (District)
Parish or ward: Alford (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: TF4476
Four figure Latitude: 53.261461
Four figure longitude: 0.157404
1:25K map: TF4476
1:10K map: TF47NW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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