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CASTING WASTE
Unique ID: NMS-FB8F72
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A piece of undated copper alloy casting waste. The piece is irregularly shaped, with evidence of air bubbles having formed during the production process.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: UNKNOWN
Period from: BRONZE AGE
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 28.3 mm
Width: 27 mm
Thickness: 18.3 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st January 2016 - Monday 23rd May 2016
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Other reference numbers
SMR reference number: 61352
Other reference: IND23052016ED
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: North Norfolk (District)
To be known as: Fulmodeston
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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