BERK-44668D: Post-medieval mount: Circular mount

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MOUNT

Unique ID: BERK-44668D

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A worn but complete cast copper alloy strap or furniture mount of probable later medieval or post-medieval date. The mount is circular in plan and flat in cross section. There is a large circular hole in the centre of the mount and four equidistant circular knops around the outer edge, each with a rivet hole. There is no decoration or surface coating visible on either side of the mount. Suggested date c. AD 1400-1700.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1400
Date to: Circa AD 1700

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Weight: 8.9 g
Diameter: 40.5 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: OXPAS2015.346

Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Great Shefford (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU3975
Four figure Latitude: 51.4726262
Four figure longitude: -1.43988537
1:25K map: SU3975
1:10K map: SU37NE
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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

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