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BUCKLE

Unique ID: SF-EFDD10

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy buckle frame of Medieval date. It is as Meols type 2 with D-shaped frame that has an expanded outer edge and offset and narrowed rectangular bar. At the centre of the outer edge the front face has a pin rest comprising three transverse grooves, the pin is missing due to old breaks. This buckle measures 15.99mm in width, 11.93mm in length, 3.12mm in thickness, and 1.83g in weight. It is of Medieval date, c.14th century AD.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1300
Date to: Circa AD 1450

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 11.93 mm
Width: 15.99 mm
Thickness: 3.12 mm
Weight: 1.83 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st January 2012

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Finder's Ref.: 57

Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Essex (County)
District: Braintree (District)
To be known as: Birdbrook

Spatial coordinates

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
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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

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