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DOOR FITTING

Unique ID: NLM-07DCB0

Object type certainty: Probably
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Copper alloy with black paint traces

Probable escutcheon or keyhole fitting.

Cast sub-rectangular plate, tapered slightly and bent at its narrower end. A stamped legend under a crown reads: VR / IMPROVED / LOCK

Suggested date: Modern, 1840-1900.

Length: 25.9mm, Width: 17.1mm, Thickness: 1.4mm, Weight: 3.37gms.

Inscription: VR / IMPROVED / LOCK

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MODERN
Period from: MODERN
Period to: MODERN
Date from: Circa AD 1840
Date to: Circa AD 1900

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 25.9 mm
Width: 17.1 mm
Thickness: 1.4 mm
Weight: 3.37 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 31st March 2012

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM20121

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Surface Treatment: Painted

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
District: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Manton (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SE9302
Four figure Latitude: 53.506475
Four figure longitude: -0.599229
1:25K map: SE9302
1:10K map: SE90SW
Grid reference source: Centred on field
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: NLM
Created: 11 years ago
Updated: 11 years ago

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