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STRAP FITTING
Unique ID: LVPL-626BF1
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
An incomplete cast copper alloy strap fitting of Post-Medieval date. The object consists of an oval loop surmounted by two smaller ovals at the top of which is a trifoliate projection. At the outer frame of the oval loop is a small tab-like projection which is worn and possibly incomplete. The object has a dark brown patina and is in fair condition.
A similar example which can be found on the database is McLean, L (2010) ESS-821372 A POST MEDIEVAL STRAP FITTING Webpage available at: http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/401629.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1500
Date to: Circa AD 1700
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 23.26 mm
Width: 17.1 mm
Thickness: 1.58 mm
Weight: 1.5 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st September 2014
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Decoration style: Openwork
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: North Norfolk (District)
To be known as: Cley Next the Sea
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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