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BUCKLE

Unique ID: YORYM-6A78E5

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An incomplete copper alloy buckle plate of medieval date. The plate is flat and rectangular with traces of gilding remaining on the upper surface. An incised design is also present on the upper surface though the level of wear renders it indistinguishable.

The metal has a mid brownish-green patina and is worn. The plate is 29.1mm long, 15.9mm wide, 0.9mm thick and weighs 1.2g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1400

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 29.1 mm
Width: 15.9 mm
Thickness: 0.9 mm
Weight: 1.2 g

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Incomplete
Surface Treatment: Gilded

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Ellerker (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SE9330
Four figure Latitude: 53.75806887
Four figure longitude: -0.59087091
1:25K map: SE9330
1:10K map: SE93SW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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

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