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STRAP FITTING
Unique ID: SUSS-CA01C7
Object type certainty: Possibly
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A fragment of an extremely small cast copper-alloy object of uncertain attribution, possibly a strap fitting, link or swivel, of unknown date, probably Roman-Post Medieval. The object consists of a small loop, with a small swivel arm or shaft is attached, which is oval in cross-section. The object has a deep green patina.
Notes:
The Sussex FLO notes that this item is very similar in shape to lorica segmentat armour fragments; however, its miniature size suggests that perhaps this object could have had a similar purpose, but perhaps a different identification is appropriate.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: UNKNOWN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 6.16 mm
Thickness: 2.06 mm
Weight: 0.18 g
Diameter: 5.29 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 14th April 2011
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Fragment
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: West Sussex (County)
District: Chichester (District)
To be known as: Near Chichester
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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