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BUCKLE
Unique ID: HAMP-3CF706
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A Post Medieval copper alloy double loop asymmetrical buckle frame, dating from c.1575 - 1700.
The frame has one rectangular end and one rounded end with an integral strap bar at the centre. The pin is missing. Small lobed protrusions appear on either end of the strap bar and larger ones on two symmetrical points on the outer edge of the rounded loop. There are traces of tin on the surface.
Notes:
Please note this record was made at a rally and therefore may fall below our usual standard.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1575
Date to: Circa AD 1700
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 23.96 mm
Width: 18.92 mm
Weight: 3.29 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 17th March 2013
Rally details.
This object was found at Leisure Promotions - East Stratton 17.3.13
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Rallyfind1
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Incomplete
Surface Treatment: White metal coated
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Winchester (District)
Parish or ward: Micheldever (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SU5439
Four figure Latitude: 51.14772264
Four figure longitude: -1.22937901
1:25K map: SU5439
1:10K map: SU53NW
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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