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STRAP END
Unique ID: LANCUM-6DA17E
Object type certainty: Possibly
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Possibly a cast copper alloy strap end dating from the medieval period, that is c. AD1200-1500. It appears to be a strap end with a pointed terminal but no moulded or incised decoration. The image does not show any rivet holes or other means of attachment to a leather belt or strap.
NB: The find was not seen by the FLO. The image and findspot information was kindly supplied by the rally organiser.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1500
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 36 mm
Width: 5 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 19th October 2014
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: Boston (District)
To be known as: Boston
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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