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INGOT

Unique ID: NMS-236FF4

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Small copper alloy possible ingot, very corroded with much of surface missing, rectangular-sectioned with obliquely-angled ends, hammer marks on sides. Ancient although undatable. Length 42mm. Width 6mm. Thickness 6mm. Weight 101.6 grains / 6.59g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: UNKNOWN
Period from: BRONZE AGE
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa 2350 BC
Date to: Circa AD 1900

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 42 mm
Width: 6 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight: 6.59 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st January 2010 - Sunday 28th February 2010

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Other reference numbers

SMR reference number: 53057
Other reference: BKLG2012

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Uncertain

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: Breckland (District)
Parish or ward: Attleborough (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TM0697
Four figure Latitude: 52.531894
Four figure longitude: 1.035676
1:25K map: TM0697
1:10K map: TM09NE
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

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Recording Institution: NMS
Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 10 years ago

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