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CHAPE

Unique ID: YORYM-C57089

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete copper alloy dagger chape of probable medieval date. The object has a bulbous rounded terminal from which an integral square sectioned shaft extends. The shaft is mostly hollow though the terminal appears to be filled with organic material as a result of its deposition. A raised circumferential collar is present around the open end of the shaft which is crushed out of shape with long cracks to three of the four corners.

The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The object is 32.1mm long, 17.5mm wide, 16.1mm thick and weighs 23.9g.

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 1450

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 32.1 mm
Width: 17.5 mm
Thickness: 16.1 mm
Weight: 23.9 g

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Scarborough (District)
Parish or ward: Folkton (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TA0579
Four figure Latitude: 54.19601703
Four figure longitude: -0.39206716
1:25K map: TA0579
1:10K map: TA07NE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: YORYM
Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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