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MOUNT
Unique ID: NMS-D688F3
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
Incomplete medieval gilt copper alloy mount in very abraded condition with the remains of two iron rivets, probably circular but with all of the edge missing. There is a central hollow-backed boss and parts of two probably round apertures. Most details of the decoration, which includes radial grooves and other probably encircling grooves, are obscured. Extant diameter 21mm. 12th - 13th century.
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Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1100
Date to: Circa AD 1300
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Diameter: 21 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st September 2013 - Monday 30th September 2013
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Other reference numbers
SMR reference number: 59701
Other reference: SET092013
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Secondary material: Iron
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete
Surface Treatment: Gilded
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: South Norfolk (District)
Parish or ward: Wymondham (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: TM1197
Four figure Latitude: 52.52998247
Four figure longitude: 1.10927571
1:25K map: TM1197
1:10K map: TM19NW
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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