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BUCKLE

Unique ID: HAMP-ABC50F

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A medieval (1270-1350) copper-alloy rectangular buckle frame with convex sides and a narrowed outer edge circular in cross-section (2.7mm diameter) to accommodate a folding sheet or roller (now missing). The frame's bar is narrowed and offset, with a central external notch to retain the pin (also missing). It measures 14.9x14.3mm (internal measurement 8.7x10.9mm), is max.4.1mm thick and weighs 1.61g.

Notes:

Ottaway and Rogers (2002) illustrates a similar buckle, Figure 1469; No. 14319 which was found in an early 14th century context. Egan and Pritichard (2002) illustrate a similar buckle, No. 440, although made of iron, dates to the late 13th to mid 14th century.

Class: Meols type D

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1270
Date to: Circa AD 1350

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 14.9 mm
Width: 14.3 mm
Thickness: 4.1 mm
Weight: 1.61 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 3rd March 2015 - Tuesday 5th May 2015

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Hampshire Cultural Trust Entry Form WINCM 81

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Incomplete

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Stockton (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: ST9837
Four figure Latitude: 51.13227145
Four figure longitude: -2.02996174
1:25K map: ST9837
1:10K map: ST93NE
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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

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