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BROOCH
Unique ID: SF-33B6F8
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
A copper-alloy annular brooch of probable Medieval date. The frame is annular in form, with faceted surfaces that give it an almost hexagonal cross-section. On one side are the corroded remains of an incomplete iron wire pin, most of which is now missing due to old breaks. This object measures 18.75mm in diameter, 1.87mm in thickness, and 1.09g in weight. It is of Medieval date, c.14th century AD.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1300
Date to: Circa AD 1400
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.87 mm
Weight: 1.09 g
Diameter: 18.75 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 25th September 2012
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Mid Suffolk (District)
To be known as: Finningham
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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