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SPUR
Unique ID: DENO-1C1E80
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
An incomplete cast copper alloy Post Medieval rowel spur. only part of one of the side arms and the split projection for taking the, now missing, rowel survive. The frame is D-shaped in cross-section. The projection or rowel arm is collared and short in length. Spurs of this type are typically dated c.1500-1700.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1500
Date to: Circa AD 1700
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 55.58 mm
Weight: 7.9 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st January 2011 - Sunday 1st January 2012
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Derby E7580
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Nottinghamshire (County)
District: Newark and Sherwood (District)
To be known as: Balderton Area
Spatial coordinates
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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