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PENDANT
Unique ID: GAT-6E2F79
Object type certainty: Probably
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status: Awaiting validation 
Lead alloy cross pendant. Possibly cut from sheet lead. The upper and lower arms of the cross are longer than the two side arms and flare towards their ends. The side arms converge slightly towards their ends. The design gives the object a vaguely anthropomorphic shape and it may be more properly classed as a crude crucifix. There is a suspension hole piercing the upper arm near its end. All of the edges of the cross are smoothed or rounded perhaps through use. Much of the surface is covered by a thick cream coloured patina however this is largely missing on one side of the cross at the intersection of the arms. The cross was bent when found and the loss of the patina here may be the result of the cross being straightened by the finder. There are also patches of brown soil staining which appear to be concreted to the surface.
In form it is reminiscent of crucifixes of Scandinavian origin and may indicate Viking influence or manufacture. A 9th to 12th century date is suggested.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 23.19 mm
Width: 15.48 mm
Thickness: 2.91 mm
Weight: 4 g
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Other reference numbers
SMR reference number: PRN123981
Other reference: PAS2013-03-003
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: Wales (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Conwy (Unitary Authority)
District: Conwy (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Abergele (Community)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SH9577
Four figure Latitude: 53.2795442
Four figure longitude: -3.57624689
1:25K map: SH9577
1:10K map: SH97NE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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