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BUCKLE

Unique ID: SF-D78329

Object type certainty: Certain
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An incomplete cast copper-alloy double-looped annular buckle dating to the Medieval period, c. 1350-1500. It is circular in plan, with a slightly bevelled upper surface and flattened underside bearing the traces of filing marks. The wire pin is missing in old damage. From the upper edge of the buckle, a rectangular projecting suspension loop extends. Preserved in good condition with an even green patina, it measures 48.58mm long, 40.53mm wide, and 2.42mm thick at the midpoint of the frame. It weighs 20.37g.

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 1500

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 48.58 mm
Width: 40.53 mm
Thickness: 2.42 mm
Weight: 20.37 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 18th May 2017

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Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Essex (County)
District: Braintree (District)
To be known as: Stambourne

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Audit data

Recording Institution: SF
Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 6 years ago

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