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SPUR
Unique ID: HAMP-48CCAC
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A fragment of a probable Post-Medieval (1600-1700) copper alloy spur, consisting of an incomplete section close to the end, with part of the arm and one loop-half of a figure-of-eight terminal. There is a worn break to either end. It measures 28.35x14.25x(max.)4.03mm and weighs 4.95g.
The fragment is slightly curving in profile and the 'loop' end is slightly thickened (4.03mm). The arm measures 8.15x3.00mm in cross-section, and is triangular in cross-section. The loop is offset and projects below the arm.
The loop measures 9.84mm at its widest and has a central hole c.3.4mm in diameter.
No original patina survives and the metal is a purplish-brown with patches of light green corrosion product.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1600
Date to: Circa AD 1700
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 28.35 mm
Width: 14.25 mm
Thickness: 4.03 mm
Weight: 4.95 g
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Winchester Museums Entry Form No. 3459
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Havant (District)
Parish or ward: Emsworth (District Ward)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SU7307
Four figure Latitude: 50.85791438
Four figure longitude: -0.96421608
1:25K map: SU7307
1:10K map: SU70NW
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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