SUSS-D11EF3: Post Medieval Double Loop Trapezoidal Buckle

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BUCKLE

Unique ID: SUSS-D11EF3

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Post Medieval cast copper alloy double loop trapezoidal buckle c. 1570-1700. There is a central narrowed strap bar which has traces of iron staining possibly from the pin which is now missing. The frame is D-shaped in section with a flat back. There are rounded knops protruding from either end of the strap bar. The buckle is greenish grey in colour. Similar type buckles can be seen in WHITEHEAD (2003) p.75.

It measure 26.3mm long, 20.4mm wide, 2mm thick and weighs 3.2 grams.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1570
Date to: Circa AD 1700

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 26.3 mm
Width: 20.4 mm
Thickness: 2 mm
Weight: 3.2 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 6th June 2014

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Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: East Sussex (County)
District: Lewes (District)
Parish or ward: Ringmer (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TQ4512
Four figure Latitude: 50.88929425
Four figure longitude: 0.06017966
1:25K map: TQ4512
1:10K map: TQ41SE
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Date is that first reported and recorded
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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

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