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LIN-DF5EA3: Middle Saxon copper alloy pin

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PIN

Unique ID: LIN-DF5EA3

Object type certainty: Certain
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An incomplete copper alloy pin, probably of Middle Saxon date (circa 720-850). The pin head is biconical with a flattened median band. A shaft of circular section extends from the base of the head. The shaft is decorated with three collars just below the head. The shaft gently bends outwards 21mm below the head. It is broken shortly after.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Middle
Period to: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 720
Date to: Circa AD 850

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 59 mm
Weight: 6.34 g
Diameter: 11 mm

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Materials and construction

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

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Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: North Kesteven (District)
Parish or ward: Cranwell, Brauncewell and Byard's Leap (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TF0351
Four figure Latitude: 53.04635406
Four figure longitude: -0.46501428
1:25K map: TF0351
1:10K map: TF05SW
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Audit data

Recording Institution: LIN
Created: 7 years ago
Updated: 6 years ago

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