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LACE TAG

Unique ID: BERK-24A1F6

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Medieval-Post Medieval lace tag (13th-18th century) made from a copper alloy sheet. There is a small glassy black area present near the join which may be the remains of surface treatment. The rivet is still present and sits in two perforations at opposite sides of the object. Dark green/brown uneven patina. Dimensions: length 39.10mm; diameter (top) 7.52mm, (bottom) 5.74mm; weight 5.53g

Subsequent actions

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

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1200
Date to: AD 1700

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 39.1 mm
Weight: 5.53 g
Diameter: 7.52 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 12th December 2004

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Northamptonshire (County)
District: South Northamptonshire (District)
To be known as: Farthinghoe

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Current location: Returned to finder.
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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Recording Institution: BERK
Created: 19 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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