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BUCKLE
Unique ID: WMID-3BA1AF
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A complete copper alloy single loop buckle frame and pin, of Medieval dating (AD 1250 to AD 1500).
The buckle has a sub oval frame, with an expanded outside edge. The strap bar is narrowed. The pin has been made from a triangular piece of sheet copper alloy metal. It has been wrapped around the strap bar. The pin narrows to a blunt point.
The buckle measures 15.2 mm in length, 26.8 mm wide and 6.1 mm thick. It weighs 2.6 g.
The buckle is a mid green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1250
Date to: Circa AD 1500
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 15.2 mm
Width: 26.8 mm
Thickness: 6.1 mm
Weight: 2.6 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 7th September 2013
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Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: West Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Worcestershire (County)
District: Malvern Hills (District)
Parish or ward: Astley and Dunley (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SO7866
Four figure Latitude: 52.291687
Four figure longitude: -2.32397665
1:25K map: SO7866
1:10K map: SO76NE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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