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MOUNT

Unique ID: YORYM-C1EFC4

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An incomplete copper alloy mount of Roman date, c.AD 43 - 200. The mount is circular with a raised rim and is quartered by an integral cross of metal. The four resulting sub-triangular recessed cells retain traces of enamel, two yellow and two red, alternating. The reverse is undecorated with the remains of broken and worn attachment shank.

The metal has a dark green patina and is worn. The mount is 17.7mm in diameter, 7.3mm thick and weighs 6.6g.

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 200

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 7.3 mm
Weight: 6.6 g
Diameter: 17.7 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: YMT : E04848

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Incomplete
Surface Treatment: Inlaid with enamel

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Ryedale (District)
Parish or ward: Acklam (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SE7961
Four figure Latitude: 54.03893682
Four figure longitude: -0.79517833
1:25K map: SE7961
1:10K map: SE76SE
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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

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