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BAR IRON

Unique ID: BUC-9A2F31

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A sub-cuboidal bar of stock iron for further smithing. The date of this object is uncertain.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: UNKNOWN
Period from: IRON AGE
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa 800 BC
Date to: Exactly AD 1800

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 425.16 mm
Width: 54.23 mm
Thickness: 24.28 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 15th September 2014

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Iron
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Buckinghamshire (County)
District: Aylesbury Vale (District)
To be known as: Quainton

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
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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Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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