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MOUNT

Unique ID: SOM-8B3513

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A post medieval copper alloy mount dating to the period c. AD 1500 - 1700. The mount is rectangular in shape and is slightly convex. It has a series of six regularly spaced rounded knops projecting from one long edge and five knops projecting from the opposite edge. The final knop on this side is missing due to an old break or mis-casting. An integrally cast lug projects from the centre of the reverse. The mount has a mottled brown and green patina.

It measures 25.82mm in length, 8.04mm maximum width, 3.84mm minimum width, is 1.19mm thick exculding the integral lug, 7.95mm thick including the lug and weighs 1.44g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1500
Date to: Circa AD 1700

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 25.82 mm
Width: 8.04 mm
Thickness: 1.19 mm
Weight: 1.44 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 29th February 2016 - Thursday 31st March 2016

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC receipt 16343

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Incomplete

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: South Somerset (District)
To be known as: Misterton

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: SOM
Created: 7 years ago
Updated: 7 years ago

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