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Unique ID: WMID-708F56
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy artefact of uncertain function, possibly a harness fitting, of probable Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1700).
The fitting consists of an openwork quatrefoil panel, with a conical handle. The panel is quatrefoil in plan, with a triangular knop projecting from between each of the lobes. The panel has been decorated with five perforations (holes). These comprise a central rectangular perforation (hole). Four circular perforations (holes) surround the rectangular one, with a hole being located to the top, bottom and to either side. The rectangular hole measures 5.11 mm in length and 2.72 mm wide. The circular holes have an internal diameter of between 4.04 mm and 4.76 mm. The handle consists of a tapering conical projection.
It measures 28.60 mm in length, 21.97 mm wide and 3.20 mm thick. It weighs 3.0 g.
The fitting is a dark brown colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of the majority of the original surface.
No definite identification has been made of this artefact at the time of recording. It bears a similarity to a Medieval openwork harness fitting, but the tapering conical handle is unusual for that identification.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1700
Quantity: 1
Length: 28.6 mm
Width: 21.97 mm
Thickness: 3.2 mm
Weight: 3 g
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Decoration style: Openwork
Completeness: Incomplete
4 Figure: SJ8413
Four figure Latitude: 52.714418
Four figure longitude: -2.238284
1:25K map: SJ8413
1:10K map: SJ81SW
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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