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MOUNT
Unique ID: WMID-B6D1D5
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting / mount, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700).
The mount is in the shape of a five pointed star (mullet). The front and back are flat. No other decoration is present. The remnants of two integral attachment spikes are present on the reverse of the mount. Both attachment spikes have a circular cross section.
The mount measures 24.5 mm in length, 24.9 mm wide and 4.3 mm thick (including attachment spikes), 1.4 mm thick (not including attachment spikes). It weighs 2.3 g.
The mount is a mid green to mid brown colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail.
Several similar star shaped mounts have been recorded on the PAS database including: DENO-C4C800, LVPL-112D54, CORN-A8D3F3, SWYOR-FD5A53 and HAMP-3F77A4. All are considered to be of Post medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700).
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1500
Date to: Circa AD 1700
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 24.5 mm
Width: 24.9 mm
Thickness: 4.3 mm
Weight: 2.3 g
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Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Northamptonshire (County)
District: East Northamptonshire (District)
Parish or ward: Thorpe Achurch (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: TL0282
Four figure Latitude: 52.42648079
Four figure longitude: -0.50134438
1:25K map: TL0282
1:10K map: TL08SW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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