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MOUNT
Unique ID: SUSS-F6571A
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper alloy Medieval quartrefoil mount with a pierced oval hole in the centre, c. 1250-1450 AD. The front of the mount is convex. The circular rivet is now missing.
The mount measures 15.5mm x 15.8mm in plan, and is 1.7mm thick. The mount weighs 2.37g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1250
Date to: Circa AD 1450
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 15.8 mm
Width: 15.5 mm
Thickness: 1.7 mm
Weight: 2.37 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 18th March 2015
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: West Sussex (County)
District: Chichester (District)
To be known as: Near Chichester
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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