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Unique ID: DENO-3F8444

Object type certainty: Probably
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An unidentified iron object, possibly a nail or stud of uncertain date. The object has a pyramid-shaped head and a roughly rectangular, tapering shaft which has a vane-like projection 11mm below the head. Overall, the object measures 53.5 mm long, 24 mm wide and 14.8 mm thick. The head measures 14.8 mm wide by 10.1 mm thick. The shaft is 8 mm wide below the head, tapering to 3 mm at the tip. The projection is 14mm wide. The object weighs 17.9 g. The object is black in colour and has an even patina.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: UNKNOWN
Period from: IRON AGE
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa 800 BC
Date to: Circa AD 1700

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 53.5 mm
Width: 24 mm
Thickness: 14.8 mm
Weight: 17.9 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st March 2010 - Wednesday 31st March 2010

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Derby E8318

Materials and construction

Primary material: Iron
Completeness: Uncertain

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: South Kesteven (District)
Parish or ward: Long Bennington (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SK8046
Four figure Latitude: 53.00534888
Four figure longitude: -0.80924733
1:25K map: SK8046
1:10K map: SK84NW
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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

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