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CRUCIFIX
Unique ID: LVPL-97D3FA
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
Medieval silver-gilt pendant in the form of a crucifix. The suspension loop is now missing. The cross is flat with palmate terminals. On the front is a moulded figure of Jesus with head bent, body shaped in a long S, draped loins and feet on a cross board. Above his head is a square panel incised with an 8-point cross. On the back is a moulded figure of Mary holding the infant Jesus in her left arm. There are extensive traces of gilding on both sides.
Dimensions: It is 35.4mm long by 24.8mm wide and 7.9mm thick; it weighs 6.9g.
This crucifix appears similar to 2011T622 (SOM-B1AD78), dated to the late Medieval period, although this latest example does not have cross-hatching on the cross itself and the figures are less refined.
Welsh Treasure Case 16.24
Notes:
In terms of age and as the object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Submitted for consideration as Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 201624
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1300
Date to: Exactly AD 1400
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 35.4 mm
Width: 24.8 mm
Thickness: 7.9 mm
Weight: 6.9 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 28th August 2016 - Sunday 28th August 2016
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: 0485
Treasure case number: 201624
Materials and construction
Primary material: Base Silver
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete
Surface Treatment: Gilded
Spatial metadata
Region: Wales (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Denbighshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Denbighshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Cwm
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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