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BUCKLE

Unique ID: SF-F60695

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

Double-looped buckle frame made from copper alloy, both loops identical. They are slightly irregular ovals with outer edges widened a little to accommodate crude relief decoration, probably intended to be a foliage design. The pin is missing. The buckle is angled about the bar. 16th century.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1500
Date to: AD 1600

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 30 mm
Width: 20 mm
Weight: 4.67 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st October 2000

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: Breckland (District)
To be known as: Roudham

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Woodland
Specific landuse: Coniferous plantation

References cited

No references cited so far.

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Recording Institution: SF
Created: 20 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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