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BUCKLE

Unique ID: SOMDOR-50B2C8

Object type certainty: Certain
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A cast copper alloy buckle of post-medieval date. The buckle has an oval frame and a narrowed, offset bar. The pin is missing. The outer edge of the frame has a pointed lip with a deep groove to form the pin rest. The frame is bevelled. There is a transverse ridge with a shallow groove at each side in the centre. The back is flat and has file marks. Dimensions: 19.65 mm x 22.54 mm x 2.68 mm. Weight 1.75g.

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: 19.65 mm
Width: 22.54 mm
Thickness: 2.68 mm
Weight: 1.75 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st September 2003

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCMS012314; PAL1926

Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Dorset (County)

References cited

Author Publication Year Title Publication Place Publisher Pages Reference
Egan, G. and Pritchard, F. 1991 Dress Accessories, c.1150-c.1450 (Medieval Finds from Excavations in London 3) (1991) London Stationery Office Books 70-72 as no.279

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Audit data

Recording Institution: SOMDOR
Created: 19 years ago
Updated: 7 years ago

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