SUR-006A32: Medieval to post medieval: Possible casting debris

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CASTING WASTE

Unique ID: SUR-006A32

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A cast copper alloy fragment from a heavy, apparently circular, object, possibly associated with metal working. The object is c10mm thick and had a diameter of c85mm. The rim is smooth and one face has a scar from casting.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Exactly AD 1600

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 9.9 mm
Weight: 93 g

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: B12-365

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Fragment

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: Vale of White Horse (District)
Parish or ward: East Challow (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU3887
Four figure Latitude: 51.580586
Four figure longitude: -1.452992
1:25K map: SU3887
1:10K map: SU38NE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: SUR
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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