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Unique ID: WMID-2632A7
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy artefact of uncertain identification and function, possibly a sword pommel of Early Medieval to Medieval dating (AD 700 to AD 1500).
The artefact is sub cuboid in shape. A circular perforation (hole) is present in the base, with an internal diameter of 8.3 mm. A sub circular flat border is present around this perforation. Possible arms extend to either side. These arms curve upwards, with a recurved tip. The top of this possible sword pommel extends with these curvilinear shapes and it has been folded over with the tip touching the base.
It measures 63.7 mm in length, 26.5 mm wide and 27.5 mm tall. It weighs 115.3 g.
The artefact is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. The possible pommel may have been affected by heat, which has resulted in the deformation of the artefact.
Notes:
Kevin Leahy (NFA Post Roman artefacts) comments: I don't know what to make of the 'pommel'. The animal's head is nicely modelled and the incised decoration is neat but I am struggling to get to work as a pommel. I am not sure about the round holes and the general form of the thing. (8th April 2014)
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 700
Date to: Circa AD 1500
Quantity: 1
Length: 63.7 mm
Height: 27.5 mm
Width: 26.5 mm
Weight: 115.3 g
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4 Figure: SE9476
Four figure Latitude: 54.171195
Four figure longitude: -0.56154785
1:25K map: SE9476
1:10K map: SE97NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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