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TORC
Unique ID: HAMP-C8DC02
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A fragment of Middle Bronze Age (probably Penard phase, c. 1300 - 1100 BC) flange- or bar-twisted gold torc, consisting of a section including one complete end (Eogan 1967). The torc has a cruciform (x-shaped) cross-section with four flanges coming to a sub-square terminal where the flanges are only minimally visible. It is bent at a curved right angle shortly before the break at the other end.
The complete end is square in cross-section, measuring 2.9x2.8mm. From here the flanges start to become defined and then begin to twist. At the deepest the depth between the flanges is 1.5mm deep. At the bend, the fragment measures 4.4x3.8mm in cross-section then narrows to the break where it is very much thinner, measuring 4.8x1.7mm.
The fragment measures 20.8mm in length, 4.8mm in max width and 3.8mm in max.thickness. It weighs 2.63g.
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Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder after being disclaimed as Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2015T983
Chronology
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: BRONZE AGE
Subperiod to: Middle
Period to: BRONZE AGE
Date from: Circa 1300 BC
Date to: Circa 1150 BC
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 20.8 mm
Width: 4.8 mm
Thickness: 3.8 mm
Weight: 2.63 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st October 2015 - Saturday 31st October 2015
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Other reference numbers
Treasure case number: 2015T983
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Winchester (District)
To be known as: Droxford
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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