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WILT-635501: Medieval strap loop

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STRAP FITTING

Unique ID: WILT-635501

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation

A Medieval copper alloy D-shaped strap loop with a collared knob extending from the centre of the curved edge dating to 1350-1400. It measures 21.07mm in length and 14.35mm wide (internally 13.62mm in length and 11mm wide) and weighs 1.71grams.

The frame widens either side of the bar and is undecorated. The bar has a cylindrical piece riveted through it, projecting slightly below the bar and projecting about 2mm above the bar.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1350
Date to: Circa AD 1400

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Height: 21.07 mm
Width: 14.35 mm
Thickness: 1.99 mm
Weight: 1.71 g

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Complete

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Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: Mendip (District)
Parish or ward: Hemington (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: ST7253
Four figure Latitude: 51.27545238
Four figure longitude: -2.40278759
1:25K map: ST7253
1:10K map: ST75SW
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

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Audit data

Recording Institution: WILT
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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