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BUCKLE

Unique ID: PUBLIC-1D4F96

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An incomplete copper alloy, single loop, round composite buckle with integral forked spacer, dating from the Medieval period, AD 1350 - 1450. The frame is bevelled on the upper side. Most of the pin is missing. The buckle has a dark green patina. Width: 23 mm, Thickness: 2.33 mm, Weight: 2.7 g, Diameter: 21 mm.

Class: Single loop with integral, forked spacer

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1350
Date to: Circa AD 1450

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Width: 23 mm
Thickness: 2.33 mm
Weight: 2.7 g
Diameter: 21 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 26th October 2016

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Kent (County)
District: Sevenoaks (District)
Parish or ward: Fawkham (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TQ5865
Four figure Latitude: 51.36209638
Four figure longitude: 0.26807314
1:25K map: TQ5865
1:10K map: TQ56NE
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Grassland, Heathland
Specific landuse: Undisturbed grassland

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

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