LIN-E2AEEE: Medieval copper alloy strap end

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STRAP END

Unique ID: LIN-E2AEEE

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A large and undecorated medieval copper alloy strap end. The strap end is rectangular in plan and has a slightly crimped terminal. A large copper-alloy rivet is located at the attachment end. A large piece of white coloured textile is visible between the plates.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1500

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 34 mm
Width: 19 mm
Thickness: 5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st April 2014 - Wednesday 1st April 2015

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Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: Broadland (District)
Parish or ward: Spixworth (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TG2315
Four figure Latitude: 52.68675576
Four figure longitude: 1.29800521
1:25K map: TG2315
1:10K map: TG21NW
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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

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