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ALTAR CROSS
Unique ID: STAFFS-C0F658
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Oval setting from the cross, 655, filigree around edge, collet edge denticulate. Over two of the rivet holes are pads of grey material which should be analysed.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Acquired by museum after being declared Treasure
Chronology
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 32.9 mm
Width: 29.8 mm
Thickness: 0.7 mm
Weight: 4.51 g
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: BA 1004
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: West Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Staffordshire (County)
District: Lichfield (District)
To be known as: Staffordshire
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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