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UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Unique ID: LVPL-3B0A7B
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A fragment of a copper alloy object of uncertain date and function. The fragment is curved in profile and is decorated by a band of ropework. Above the ropework is a rim which is sub-triangular in cross section while below is a deep groove. The lower half of the object is undecorated and has a broken edge. The internal face is undecorated but is ridged to the rear of the external groove. The object has a dark green patina.
Due to the fragmentary nature of the object the function and date are unknown however the patina and construction both suggest a medieval to post-medieval date range. A parallel has not currently been found.
Dimensions: 22mm in length, 15mm in width, 3mm thick, 5.5g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 22 mm
Width: 15 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight: 5.5 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st March 2017 - Thursday 6th April 2017
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Fragment
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Leeds (Metropolitan District)
District: Leeds (Metropolitan District)
To be known as: Thorp Arch
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
References cited
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