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KNIFE

Unique ID: NMS-64644D

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Sheet copper alloy end cap from a medieval scale-tang knife, trapezoidal with a hook or crumpled point at the narrow end and an iron-filled central hole. Cf. Cowgill et al. 1987, no. 123. 24 x 11 - 5.5mm. c.1350 - c.1400.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1350
Date to: Circa AD 1400

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 24 mm
Width: 11 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 18th March 2014 - Tuesday 29th April 2014

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Other reference numbers

SMR reference number: 30059
Other reference: NMD042014

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Secondary material: Iron
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: King's Lynn and West Norfolk (District)
Parish or ward: Fincham (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TF7106
Four figure Latitude: 52.62482744
Four figure longitude: 0.52490383
1:25K map: TF7106
1:10K map: TF70NW
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

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Recording Institution: NMS
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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