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BEAD

Unique ID: NMS-4C5B20

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Probably Roman copper alloy annular bead. The cross-section is rather irregular with an external arris and an uneven inner face. External and internal diameter 9.5 and 4mm. Thickness or length 3.1mm. Mid 1st - 4th century.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 43
Date to: Circa AD 409

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3.1 mm
Diameter: 9.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 19th September 2015 - Monday 14th December 2015

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Other reference numbers

SMR reference number: 29715
Other reference: SB022016

Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: King's Lynn and West Norfolk (District)
Parish or ward: Gayton (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TF7318
Four figure Latitude: 52.73196272
Four figure longitude: 0.56071756
1:25K map: TF7318
1:10K map: TF71NW
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

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

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