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CUFF LINK

Unique ID: YORYM-0EB76E

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete set of copper-alloy cufflinks of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1750 - 1900. The cuff links consist of two octagonal discs with soldered suspension loops at the centre of the reverse. The suspension loops are connected by an elongated oval link. The front of the cuff links have faint incised decoration too worn to be sufficiently identified though may be a bundle of weaponry.

The discs are 15.7mm long, 15.8mm wide and 0.6mm thick. Overall length: 18.8mm. The object weighs 1.9g.

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 1750
Date to: Circa AD 1900

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 18.8 mm
Weight: 1.9 g

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: YMT : E05000

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Scarborough (District)
Parish or ward: Ramshill (District Ward)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TA0488
Four figure Latitude: 54.27707488
Four figure longitude: -0.40427196
1:25K map: TA0488
1:10K map: TA08NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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

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