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JEWS HARP
Unique ID: DUR-0DEFC6
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper alloy jews harp of post medieval date, c. 1500 to 1800.
The object is missing its iron prong. The object is lyre shaped in plan with a circular head and two arms projecting. The object is lozenge shaped in section which is fairly typical. There is a small groove on the circular head which would have held the prong.
There are several examples recorded on the PAS database, see IOW-31C436 and HAMP-62A903.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1500
Date to: Circa AD 1800
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 58.76 mm
Width: 27.11 mm
Weight: 17.2 g
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Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Nottinghamshire (County)
District: Bassetlaw (District)
To be known as: Near Blyth
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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