WMID-E3DC40: Post Medieval: Incomplete domed button

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BUTTON

Unique ID: WMID-E3DC40

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An incomplete copper alloy button, of Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700).

The head is domed, with a curved rope work pattern on the surface. This design consists of three sets of 8 curved lines, extending out from the centre. The shank has a rectangular cross section, and the loop is missing.

It measures 14.2 mm in length, with a head diameter of 11.6 mm. It weighs 4.1 g.

The button is a mid to dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail.

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 1500
Date to: Circa AD 1700

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 14.2 mm
Weight: 4.1 g
Diameter: 11.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 23rd September 2016 - Friday 23rd September 2016

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Incomplete

Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Staffordshire (County)
District: East Staffordshire (District)
Parish or ward: Croxden (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SK0537
Four figure Latitude: 52.93038262
Four figure longitude: -1.92706379
1:25K map: SK0537
1:10K map: SK03NE
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Found whilst out searching with a metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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

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