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STRAP END

Unique ID: YORYM-184663

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete copper alloy strap end of medieval date. The strap end is comprised of two plates which are rectangular in plan, tapering towards a curved terminal with a small knoped protrusion. Two rivets are present oriented along the longitudinal axis. A forked spacer is present between the two plates.

The metal has a mid brownish-green patina and is worn. The strap end is 31.21mm long, 5.81mm wide, 1.88mm thick and weighs 2.02g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1150
Date to: Circa AD 1450

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 31.21 mm
Width: 5.81 mm
Thickness: 1.88 mm
Weight: 2.02 g

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Complete

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: Langtoft (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TA0066
Four figure Latitude: 54.08022003
Four figure longitude: -0.47297834
1:25K map: TA0066
1:10K map: TA06NW
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 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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