DUR-1D9421: DUR-1D9421 : Bell : Post-Medieval

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BELL

Unique ID: DUR-1D9421

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An incomplete copper alloy bell of Post-Medieval date (AD 1550-1700). The object is a single cast piece shaped like a traditional bell, circular in plan with a flared base and sides which taper to a rounded crown with an upper, broken, circular suspension loop. Below the suspension loop is a circular perforation at both the left and right hand sides. The lower edge is composed of a double stepped moulded rim and flares outward at the base. Portions of the rim and suspension loop are missing due to old, abraded breaks.

The patina is pitted but difficult to assess as the surface has been heavily treated.

Similar examples can be seen on the Portable Antiquities Database: Unique ID: Unique ID: SF-349E21, Unique ID: YORYM-366AAD and Unique ID: DENO-02EBF7

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1550
Date to: Circa AD 1700

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Height: 63.82 mm
Thickness: 2.69 mm
Weight: 84.2 g
Diameter: 53.2 mm

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Incomplete

Spatial metadata

Region: North East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Northumberland (Unitary Authority)
District: Northumberland (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Longhorsley (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: NZ1695
Four figure Latitude: 55.24892908
Four figure longitude: -1.74986777
1:25K map: NZ1695
1:10K map: NZ19NE
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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

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