NMS-2D947D: Post Medieval sword belt fitting

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SWORD BELT

Unique ID: NMS-2D947D

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Incomplete post-medieval copper alloy sword belt fitting, double link with opposed stumps at the juction of the loops, one perhaps from a missing hook, the other probably a short stem-like projection. Both loops have a slight offset in the outside edge. Cf. The more usual trefoil examples in Read 2008, nos. 815-6. Extant length 18mm. Width 23mm. 2mm thick. 17th century.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1600
Date to: Circa AD 1700

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 18 mm
Width: 23 mm
Thickness: 2 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 10th February 2015 - Monday 9th March 2015

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Other reference numbers

SMR reference number: 31841
Other reference: KLMD032015

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Incomplete

Spatial metadata

County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: King's Lynn and West Norfolk (District)
Parish or ward: Congham (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TF7124
Four figure Latitude: 52.78648268
Four figure longitude: 0.53425634
1:25K map: TF7124
1:10K map: TF72SW
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

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

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