LEIC-3167E9: Copper alloy casting sprue (probably)

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CASTING WASTE

Unique ID: LEIC-3167E9

Object type certainty: Probably
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Cast copper alloy object with a flared base with an irregular form suggesting casting waste or the sprue remaining from pouring into a mould. The object is in fair condition, is 30mm long, 25mm wide, 22mm thick and weighs 29.25g.

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: With finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: UNKNOWN
Period from: UNKNOWN
Period to: UNKNOWN

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 30 mm
Width: 25 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight: 29.25 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 24th August 2017

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 2665

Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Leicestershire (County)
District: Melton (District)
Parish or ward: Hoby with Rotherby (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SK6717
Four figure Latitude: 52.74647837
Four figure longitude: -1.00890385
1:25K map: SK6717
1:10K map: SK61NE
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Whilst searching with a metal detector
Current location: With finder
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Operations to a depth greater than 0.25m

References cited

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

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