LIN-393553: Medieval copper alloy strap end

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STRAP END

Unique ID: LIN-393553

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A medieval copper-alloy composite strap-end. It comrpises an oval head with a nipple at the terminal. Two prongs extend from the other end. A matching plate is situated on both sides, and these are riveted together in two places along the rectangular body.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1250
Date to: Circa AD 1400

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 44 mm
Width: 14 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight: 9.44 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 6th October 2014 - Tuesday 6th October 2015

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Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: East Lindsey (District)
Parish or ward: Burgh Le Marsh (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TF5266
Four figure Latitude: 53.16941449
Four figure longitude: 0.27248038
1:25K map: TF5266
1:10K map: TF56NW
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

References cited

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

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