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HARNESS PENDANT
Unique ID: WMID-4B6291
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
An incomplete copper alloy heraldic harness pendant of Medieval dating (14th Century AD).
Approximately 75% of the pendant is present, missing one corner and most of the edges. It is of the 'heater' shield shape (a flat top, with sides that curve steeply to a point). The upper edge has an integrally cast suspension loop, which is sub oval in plan and set at right angles (ninety degrees) to the pendant. It is angled forwards, with an circular pierced loop (internal diameter 3.2 mm). No enamel remains on the harness pendant, and it is not possible to determine the original design.
It measures 38.5 mm in length, 26.3 mm wide and 5.67 mm thick. It weighs 3.0 grams.
The harness pendant is a mid brown colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of most of the original surface and detail. The pendant displays a diagonal bend, which is probably the result of post depositional damage.
Heraldic harness pendants are a frequent find and there are plenty of examples on the PAS database, all are of 14th Century dating.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1300
Date to: Circa AD 1500
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 38.5 mm
Width: 26.3 mm
Thickness: 5.67 mm
Weight: 3 g
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Spatial metadata
Region: West Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Staffordshire (County)
District: East Staffordshire (District)
Parish or ward: Croxden (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SK0536
Four figure Latitude: 52.92139335
Four figure longitude: -1.92707884
1:25K map: SK0536
1:10K map: SK03NE
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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