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HARNESS FITTING
Unique ID: PUBLIC-0E5A94
Object type certainty: Probably
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A cast copper alloy harness fitting of probable medieval to post medieval date. It consists of a 13mm scallop decorated strap fitting connected to a 12mm offset loop by an 11mm semi-circular sectioned bar. The bar has two decorative raised collars at the junction with the strap fitting end. The reverse is both plain and flat. Probably a bit-link to attach the reins to the cheek piece.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 40 mm
Width: 3.4 mm
Thickness: 3.3 mm
Weight: 4.8 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 18th May 2012
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Kent (County)
District: Dover (District)
To be known as: Near Sandwich
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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