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STRAP FITTING
Unique ID: HAMP-C3BED8
Object type certainty: Probably
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A slightly worn but probably complete cast copper-alloy unidentified object of unknown date. This object is formed from a circular in plan ring with a central quatrefoil aperture, and is sub-oval to sub-rectangular in section. Extending from the central aperture to either side of the ring and on both surfaces are two cast ridges which are 'U' shaped in plan; in profile these connect to form an uneven 'X'. It is possible that these recessed areas with raised ridges might have held a strap or fastening, although no traces of wear are visible to the interior surface. The body of the ring below these cast ridges is thicker and decorated with a single curving spiral that terminates to the underside of the ring, which appears complete; the upper portion of the ring is plain and narrowed. This artefact has a dark grey colour overall. It is likely the object is a strap fitting of some kind, presumably a strap junction or strap union, possibly for harness and possibly a small terret of late Iron Age date of an uncertain type. However more precise dating is not possible so a wide date range covering the Late Iron Age to Post-Medieval period is suggested.
This ring measures 23mm in length, with a width of 24.3mm and a thickness of 6.8mm. It weighs 8.76 grams.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: UNKNOWN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: IRON AGE
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa 100 BC
Date to: Circa AD 1700
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 23 mm
Width: 24.3 mm
Thickness: 6.8 mm
Weight: 8.76 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 22nd September 2012
Rally details.
This object was found at Weekend Wanderers - Letcombe Bassett 2012
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Winchester Museums Entry Form E3582
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: Vale of White Horse (District)
Parish or ward: Childrey (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SU3686
Four figure Latitude: 51.571726
Four figure longitude: -1.481956
1:25K map: SU3686
1:10K map: SU38NE
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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