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INGOT
Unique ID: BH-99CD44
Object type certainty: Probably
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A subcrescentic piece of gold, broken at either end and probably representing part of an ingot. The solid-cast piece is of roughly pointed-oval section, with irregular surfaces and breaks.
Length: 40.7mm; width: 21.7mm; thickness: 9.8mm. Weight: 66.63g.
This piece was viewed by several British Museum curators, who deemed its form to be undiagnostic. It was not reported as an item of potential treasure.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: UNKNOWN
Period from: BRONZE AGE
Period to: MODERN
Date from: Circa 2350 BC
Date to: Circa AD 1900
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 40.7 mm
Width: 21.7 mm
Thickness: 9.8 mm
Weight: 66.36 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 10th August 2014
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Ver 14/98 - 5
Materials and construction
Primary material: Gold
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Uncertain
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: North Norfolk (District)
To be known as: Felmingham
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
References cited
No references cited so far.
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