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STRAP END

Unique ID: NMS-024171

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Middle or Late Saxon copper alloy strap-end. Probably Thomas' (2003) Class A, Type 1 (Trewhiddle style). Broken across the split end, almost straight sides tapering slightly to the terminal, bent, with very worn decoration containing traces of white inlay, probably decayed niello or possibly enamel, with an animal head terminal with round ears and a double chevron across the forehead. Length 29mm. Width 10mm. AD 850 - 1000.

Class: Thomas Class A, Type 1

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 850
Date to: Circa AD 1000

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 29 mm
Width: 10 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 28th January 2014 - Friday 21st February 2014

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Other reference numbers

SMR reference number: 57892
Other reference: DDMD022014

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Incomplete
Surface Treatment: Inlaid with other or unknown

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: South Norfolk (District)
Parish or ward: Barnham Broom (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TG0807
Four figure Latitude: 52.62090429
Four figure longitude: 1.07138893
1:25K map: TG0807
1:10K map: TG00NE
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

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Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 7 years ago

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