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STUD
Unique ID: LVPL-066546
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A pair of conjoined copper alloy studs dating to the Roman period. The object consists of two oval studs which are joined by a narrow rectangular tab of copper alloy. It is unclear whether the object is complete or two objects which were not separated after casting. At the rear of the object an oval sectioned integral lug projects from the rear of each head. The lugs measure 8.08mm in diameter at the base and taper to a rounded point measuring 4.05mm in diameter. There is no visible decoration on either head of the object. The object has a dark green patina and is badly corroded.
Similar examples which can be found on the database are Williams, D (2008) SUR-072FC6 A ROMAN STUD Webpage available at: http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/207961 and Bales, E (2006) NMS-C94B48 A ROMAN STUD Webpage available at: http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/133005.
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 410
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 31.76 mm
Width: 14.57 mm
Thickness: 14.72 mm
Weight: 8.7 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st February 2014
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: North West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Cheshire West and Chester (Unitary Authority)
District: Cheshire West and Chester (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Tarporley
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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