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UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Unique ID: HESH-BC2397
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
An incomplete fragment of a cast copper alloy fitting of unknown function - possibly furniture related - of probable Roman date. The fitting is irregular in plan, cross section, and profile. It comprises a sub-rectangular socket (broken on three sides) that terminates in a irregular oval shaped knop. The lower broken edge of the socket has a large deep stepped rim. The artefact is heavily abraded and the patina is a worn polished greyish green colour (similar to that seen on a number of Roman artefacts from this area). A direct parallel has not been found but it is the recorders opinion that this is of Roman date.
The artefact measures 27.1mm length, 15.7mm wide, is 17.3mm thick and weighs 11.09 grams. The socket element is incomplete and measures 13.1mm x 15.7mm x 17.3mm. The side walls are 3.6mm thick. The knop projects 14.0mm from the socket and measures 10.2mm wide x 9.6mm thick.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 50
Date to: Circa AD 1800
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 27.1 mm
Width: 15.7 mm
Thickness: 17.3 mm
Weight: 11.09 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 12th December 2010
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SMS Entry Form: SHRMS: E.00295
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Fragment
Spatial metadata
Region: West Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Albrighton
Spatial coordinates
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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