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Unique ID: BUC-1B9916
Object type certainty: Certain
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A fragment of possible Anglo-Scandinavian horse harness fitting, dating from the 11th century AD. The fragment is openwork with three circular holes in the lower part of the object, the outside edge is irregular and worn, possibly with worn breaks. The upper part of the object is slightly curved and concave, with two rounded knop projections in the top corners. It is possible that there is a zoomorphic face above the circular perforations with incised lines depicting ears and eyes, however this is very worn. The fragment has a dark brown patina, and measures 27.2mm in length, 20.1mm in width, 2.9mm in thickness and weighs 4.99g.
Possible similar records on the database are LIN-7C2052, PUBLIC-2DD634, SF-41A742 and SWYOR-A1CF99.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Period to: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1000
Date to: Circa AD 1100
Quantity: 1
Length: 27.2 mm
Width: 20.1 mm
Thickness: 2.9 mm
Weight: 4.99 g
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Other reference: AYBCM 4666
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
4 Figure: SP8544
Four figure Latitude: 52.08783339
Four figure longitude: -0.76084249
1:25K map: SP8544
1:10K map: SP84SE
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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