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CLASP

Unique ID: HAMP-DA9D08

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Medieval (1250-1450) copper alloy probable strap clasp. It has a plain rectangular frame with a projecting oblong integral attachment with ridged collar, rounded to one side and flat to the other. At this point on the inside edge of the frame is a flat semi-circular protrusion. The two connecting arms of the frame at this point extend downwards. It measures 37.16 x 22.39 x 3.94mm and weighs 7.1g.

Class: two part
Sub class: small head (variant)

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: Exactly AD 1450

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 37.16 mm
Width: 22.39 mm
Thickness: 3.94 mm
Weight: 7.1 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st September 2012

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: E3572; Weekend Wanders USA Tour September 2012

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Winchester (District)
Parish or ward: Chilcomb (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU5028
Four figure Latitude: 51.04918
Four figure longitude: -1.288079
1:25K map: SU5028
1:10K map: SU52NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Other
Specific landuse: Unknown

References cited

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Recording Institution: HAMP
Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 4 years ago

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