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BUTTON
Unique ID: NLM-D76A2A
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Lead alloy button. Cast plano-convex discoid button with an integrally cast and undrilled loop. The front bears a moulded design of eight radial ribs. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1600-1700.
Diameter: 14.8mm, Height: 13.3mm, Weight: 4.80gms
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 1600
Date to: Circa AD 1700
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Height: 13.3 mm
Weight: 4.8 g
Diameter: 14.8 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 22nd April 2017
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM36311
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
District: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Alkborough
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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