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MODEL

Unique ID: NMS-AC1A07

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Fragment of Late Saxon lead model for a strap-end, tongue-shaped with a transverse break at the upper edge which is recessed on the reverse, the surviving stump above a transverse band, symmetrical decoration in low relief comprises a central calix flanked by bifurcated foliate tendrils and the remains of two possibly addorsed bodies of birds (heads missing) at a transverse break where the lower end is missing. The reverse is undecorated. Surviving length 23mm. Width 23mm. 3mm thick. Weighs 9.19g. 9th-10th century.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 800
Date to: Circa AD 1000

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 23 mm
Width: 23 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight: 9.19 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 12th November 2013 - Monday 9th December 2013

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Other reference numbers

SMR reference number: 51092
Other reference: KLMD122013

Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Completeness: Fragment

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: Breckland (District)
Parish or ward: Oxborough (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TF7301
Four figure Latitude: 52.5792902
Four figure longitude: 0.55180763
1:25K map: TF7301
1:10K map: TF70SW
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

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Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 10 years ago

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