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UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT

Unique ID: NARC-26A8C8

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An incomplete copper alloy object of Uncertain function of possible Medieval date (AD 1066-1550). The object is sub-rectangular with a squared wing to either side which are recurved, integral and taper inward to there ends. There is a sub-circular section projection from the upper edge. The central portion of the object retains an incised pattern consisting of a chevron and inner dividing, longitudinal line. The back of the object is flatted and the lower portion is missing due to an old and abraded break.

The metal is a mid-green in colour with a predominantly smooth patina.

Length: 24.77mm. Width: 28.11mm, Thickness: 5.37mm, Weight: 8.5g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1066
Date to: Circa AD 1550

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 24.77 mm
Width: 28.11 mm
Thickness: 5.37 mm
Weight: 8.5 g

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Hand made
Completeness: Incomplete

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Milton Keynes (Unitary Authority)
District: Milton Keynes (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Hanslope (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SP8148
Four figure Latitude: 52.12438686
Four figure longitude: -0.81825865
1:25K map: SP8148
1:10K map: SP84NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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

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