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BUCKLE
Unique ID: NMS-53C0D4
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Medieval copper alloy buckle. Flat-sectioned oval frame, off-set narrowed bar, expanded rectangular outside edge with transverse grooves, pin missing. Measuring 17 x 18mm. Whitehead (2003) no. 93. Circa 1250-1400 AD
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1250
Date to: Circa AD 1400
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 17 mm
Width: 18 mm
Thickness: 1.7 mm
Weight: 1.83 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 29th December 2013 - Sunday 29th December 2013
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Other reference numbers
SMR reference number: 29693
Other reference: GC
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: South Norfolk (District)
To be known as: Near Taverham
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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