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BELL
Unique ID: LVPL-33C692
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
A complete cast copper alloy crotal bell of post medieval date (AD1500-1850). The bell is sub-spherical in shape and consists of two cast halves welded together forming a raised median band. The upper hemisphere has two perforation holes on either side of an intact rectangular suspension loop with uneven surfacing that could be decorative of functional moulding, or the result of damage. There is a drilled perforation hole within this loop. One of the upper perforation holes shows chipping or flaking around the edge and some corrosion. On the lower half there are two circular perforations which are joined by a rectangular perforation There is a thin crack running from one of the lower perforation holes across the median band and into the top half of the bell. This was likely caused by post-depositonal damage such as ploughing. The pea remains within the bell and though it is corroded it is still mobile. The object has a dark brown patina with green in places and is in fairly good condition.
Dimensions: weight 23.85, diameter (at median band) 28mm, height (including suspension loop) 38mm
Class: Crotal
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 1850
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Height: 38 mm
Weight: 23.85 g
Diameter: 28 mm
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: North West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Cheshire West and Chester (Unitary Authority)
District: Cheshire West and Chester (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Foulk Stapleford
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Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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