SUR-BB2E34: Medieval to post medieval: Scabbard chape

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SCABBARD

Unique ID: SUR-BB2E34

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A cast copper alloy late medieval shield-shaped scabbard chape. The chape has two circular and two tapering rectangular apertures divided by a central raised band. The band is further decorated with a line of engraved stars.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1400
Date to: Circa AD 1550

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 39.18 mm
Width: 27.05 mm
Weight: 6.49 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st December 2011 - Saturday 31st December 2011

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 12-03

Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Surrey (County)
District: Guildford (District)
Parish or ward: Shalford (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TQ0146
Four figure Latitude: 51.204293
Four figure longitude: -0.555663
1:25K map: TQ0146
1:10K map: TQ04NW
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: SUR
Created: 11 years ago
Updated: 11 years ago

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