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BUCKLE

Unique ID: YORYM-08BAE8

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A medieval copper alloy double loop buckle dating to the period c.AD 1350-1450. The buckle comprises two oval loops in plan, separated by a central axis bar, and is D shaped in cross section. The axis bar has the remains of the iron pin wrapped around it. The reverse is undecorated. A green patina is present on the surface, with areas of iron corrosion in places.

The buckle measures 29.64mm in length, 22.84mm in width and 2.35mm in thickness. It weighs 4.74g.

Cf. Egand and Pritchard (2002) p. 85 nos. 347-349 for comparable examples.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 29.64 mm
Width: 22.84 mm
Thickness: 2.35 mm
Weight: 4.74 g

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: YMT : E04966

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Incomplete

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Dorset (County)
District: West Dorset (District)
Parish or ward: Beaminster (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: ST4802
Four figure Latitude: 50.81520067
Four figure longitude: -2.73948365
1:25K map: ST4802
1:10K map: ST40SE
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: 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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