LIN-E4BDE5: Unidentified copper alloy object

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MOUNT

Unique ID: LIN-E4BDE5

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An incomplete copper alloy object, possibly a mount. It has a solid domed head, with an incomplete circular sectioned shank extending from the flat base. Corrosion is seen around the shank.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Middle
Period to: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 710
Date to: Circa AD 850

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 10 mm
Weight: 1.79 g
Diameter: 9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st January 2015 - Tuesday 21st July 2015

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Fragment

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: East Lindsey (District)
To be known as: East Lindsey

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

References cited

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

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