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BUCKLE
Unique ID: SOM-906CC2
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Post-medieval cast copper-alloy single-loop (probably) sub-rectangular buckle frame with decorated outer edge. The frame is flat on its lower surface and moulded externally on the upper. The pin bar is slightly narrowed. At the corners of the outer edge are lobed knops that protrude diagonally. Between them is cusping around a central triangle which bears a scored pin rest centrally. There are four small lateral knops and the sides just in from the pin bar and outer edge, respectively. The pin is missing, although there is a hint of iron corrosion product at the centre of the pin bar. The frame is 25.6mm long, 23.8mm wide and 2.3mm thick; it weighs 3.37 grams.
No obvious parallel had been found for this form although the general construction suggests an early post-medieval date. The frame appears complete, with no obvious protrusions from the other side of the pin bar, hence the attribution as a single-looped example. The buckle has been bent down at one of the corners of the outer edge, where there are some recent scrape marks.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1500
Date to: Circa AD 1650
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 5.6 mm
Width: 23.8 mm
Thickness: 2.3 mm
Weight: 3.37 g
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC receipt 22364
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: Sedgemoor (District)
To be known as: Chedzoy
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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