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BUCKLE

Unique ID: YORYM-F221E8

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An incomplete copper alloy buckle of Medieval date (AD 1250-1400). The buckle has a single loop oval frame with a narrowed and offset strap bar. Two prominent, collared knops flank three grooves on the outer edge of the loop. The pin is missing.

The metal is mid-brown-black in colour. The buckle is 17.16mm long, 17.03mm wide, 1.65mm thick and weighs 3.73g.

Similar examples are illustrated in Whitehead, p.23 no.100 and are dated to circa AD 1250-1400.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1250
Date to: Circa AD 1400

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 17.16 mm
Width: 17.03 mm
Thickness: 1.65 mm
Weight: 3.73 g

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Incomplete

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Bridlington (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TA1769
Four figure Latitude: 54.10359247
Four figure longitude: -0.21210174
1:25K map: TA1769
1:10K map: TA16NE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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Recording Institution: YORYM
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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