PUBLIC-E6F686: Medieval Buckle frame, single loop

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BUCKLE

Unique ID: PUBLIC-E6F686

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete frame from a cast, copper alloy, buckle. of probably medieval or post medieval date (1200-1600). The frame has a single loop, which is circular except for a short, straight section for the pin bar, opposite which is a notch for the pin rest. The frame is a quarter oval in cross-section with a flatened back. The frame has a deep green patina. There are file marks but no sign of decoration.

The frame is 20.6mm long by 22.0mm wide. The frame varies in width between 3.2mm and 4.4mm wide, and is 3.2mm thick. It weighs 3.4 grams.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1600

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 20.6 mm
Width: 22 mm
Thickness: 3.2 mm
Weight: 3.4 g

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Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: County of Herefordshire (Unitary Authority)
District: County of Herefordshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Upton Bishop

Spatial coordinates

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: Operations to a depth greater than 0.25m

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

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