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BUCKLE

Unique ID: SWYOR-D3810E

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A cast copper alloy, single loop pentagon shaped buckle frame, dating from about AD 1250 - 1350. The frame is bevelled on the upper surface and flat beneath. It has an extended, triangular outer edge with a small, moulded knop on either side of the apex and a narrowed and offset strap bar with a moulded round knop at each end. The sides are sharply angled. The buckle has a deep green patina with visible file marks. It is 25.3mm long, 42.6mm wide and 2.7mm thick. It weighs 4.55gm. Compare examples on page 102 - 103 of the Meols Catalogue.

Class: Projecting outer edge

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1250
Date to: Circa AD 1350

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 25.3 mm
Width: 42.6 mm
Thickness: 2.7 mm
Weight: 4.55 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 3rd May 2014 - Saturday 3rd May 2014

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 2406

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Harrogate (District)
Parish or ward: Kirk Deighton (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SE4049
Four figure Latitude: 53.93558124
Four figure longitude: -1.39221636
1:25K map: SE4049
1:10K map: SE44NW
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Recording Institution: SWYOR
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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