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BUCKLE
Unique ID: LVPL-DD306E
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
An incomplete copper alloy buckle of Medieval date (about AD 1350-1450). The object is an asymmetrical double looped buckle with one sub-oval loop and a separate rectangular strap loop and pin bar. The pin is missing. The pin bar is and outer frame are notched for the pin. The object has a mid-green patina and file marks are visible on each face.
Similar examples are illustrated in Whitehead, p.87 no.539 and are dated to circa AD 1350 - 1450.
Dimensions: 22mm in length, 22mm in width, 1mm thick, 1.8g
Class: Cassels type 1.3P
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1350
Date to: Circa AD 1450
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 22 mm
Width: 22 mm
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight: 1.8 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st May 2015 - Friday 21st August 2015
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Selby (District)
To be known as: Selby area
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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