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BEAD
Unique ID: NMS-89F665
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Probably Roman copper alloy bead with parallel-sided hole and convex exterior. Length 8mm. Diameter 13mm. Hole diameter 8mm. Weight 4.32g. Mid 1st - 4th century.
(findspot no. 14 on annotated aerial photograph in file)
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 43
Date to: Circa AD 409
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 8 mm
Weight: 4.32 g
Diameter: 13 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st July 2013 - Tuesday 22nd October 2013
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Other reference numbers
SMR reference number: 1058
Other reference: ATD102013
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: Breckland (District)
To be known as: Sporle with Palgrave
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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