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BUCKLE

Unique ID: NMGW-E206D2

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Copper alloy rectangular framed buckle with central bar, of Post Medieval date, probably 17th century. The buckle is concave along its length; the outside edge of the frame at both ends is sub-triangular. The side of the frame are angled inwards slightly and have a rounded knop at the position of the central bar. The buckle has retained the pin, which is of D-shaped section and has a transverse ridge. The frame was originally tinned, but is otherwise plain.

Class: Rectangular frame

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: 36 mm
Width: 22.3 mm
Thickness: 1.9 mm
Weight: 5 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st January 2004

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NMGWPA 2004.67.1

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Gloucestershire (County)
District: Forest of Dean (District)
Parish or ward: Rudford and Highleadon (Civil Parish)

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Recording Institution: NMGW
Created: 20 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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