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A late medieval - early post medieval copper alloy double sharp-hooked clasp dating 15th - early 16th century. This is a Read Class R Type 2 cast in one piece, the cetral design consists of two globular forms ..
Dimensions: length: 53.49mm; width: 10.93mm; thickness: 3.56mm; weight: 5.60g.
Other Read Class R on the database are LON-35BB48 and NMS-245967
Reference: Read, B. 2008. Hooked-Clasps and Eyes. A Classification and Catalogue of Sharp- or Blunt-Hooked Clasps and Miscellaneous Hooks, Eyes, Loops, Rings or Toggles. Portcullis Publishing, Langport, Somerset.
Class:
Class R
Sub class: Type 2
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Middle
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1500
Date to: Circa AD 1650
Quantity: 1
Length: 53.49 mm
Width: 10.93 mm
Weight: 5.6 g
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
4 Figure: TQ3380
Four figure Latitude: 51.50329348
Four figure longitude: -0.08515568
1:25K map: TQ3380
1:10K map: TQ38SW
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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