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BRACELET
Unique ID: BH-EDB325
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
A distorted Roman silver open-ended bracelet. The cross-section of the hoop varies between circular and oval. The terminals are lightly trumpet-shaped, solid and plain, with a quite rudimentarily finished flat end. Roman examples of this type of bracelet, some with incised decoration, are known in gold, silver, and copper alloy. It measures 68mm deep (terminal to back of hoop) by 61mm wide and weighs 12.73g.
Notes:
Surface metal analysis conducted at the British Museum indicated that the silver content is approximately 93%.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder after being disclaimed as Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2004T102
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 43
Date to: Circa AD 410
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 68 mm
Width: 61 mm
Thickness: 4.1 mm
Weight: 12.73 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 10th August 2003
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Other reference numbers
Treasure case number: 2004T102
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Central Bedfordshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Central Bedfordshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Stondon
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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