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MOUNT
Unique ID: BERK-7C2FE4
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A worn cast copper alloy mount or hinge fitting, probably dating to the medieval period. The mount is roughly linear and has a trefoil terminal at one end, with central iron rivet (intact), behind which is a stem that lead leads into a trapezoidal-shaped openwork frame. At the rear of this frame is a thin looped extension, presumably to fit a over a bar and enabling movement. It may be that this object is a small belt or strap fitting or hanger, although a small book hinge or clasp has also been suggested. General medieval date, c. AD 1250-1500.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1250
Date to: Circa AD 1500
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 25.99 mm
Width: 11.53 mm
Thickness: 2.63 mm
Weight: 1.6 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st April 2012 - Wednesday 6th June 2012
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: 2012.181
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Secondary material: Iron
Manufacture method: Cast
Decoration style: Other
Completeness: Incomplete
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: South Oxfordshire (District)
Parish or ward: Chinnor (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SP7500
Four figure Latitude: 51.69375
Four figure longitude: -0.916316
1:25K map: SP7500
1:10K map: SP70SE
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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