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STIRRUP
Unique ID: NMS-413C7D
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Late Saxon copper alloy stirrup-strap mount, Williams Class A, Type 1. Sub-triangular or pentagonal, with twin rivet-holes above flange on reverse, two pointed knops on both sides, with two more flanking the rounded perforated lug at the apex. Very worn and corroded remains of engraved decoration depicting an interlaced beast. Height 47mm. Width 32.5mm. 2.5mm thick. Weighs 17.35g. 11th century.
Class:
strap mount
Sub class: Williams Class A, Type 1
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1000
Date to: Circa AD 1100
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Height: 47 mm
Width: 32.5 mm
Thickness: 2.5 mm
Weight: 17.35 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 12th February 2015 - Wednesday 10th May 2017
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Other reference numbers
SMR reference number: 2919
Other reference: AMD052017
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete
Surface Treatment: Incised or engraved or chased
Spatial metadata
County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: Breckland (District)
Parish or ward: North Elmham (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: TF9721
Four figure Latitude: 52.75069536
Four figure longitude: 0.91748956
1:25K map: TF9721
1:10K map: TF92SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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