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BELL
Unique ID: HAMP-4F2880
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A complete copper alloy post-medieval crotal bell dating to c.1650-1850. The bell has worn radiating lines with possible initials on the shield flanking the sound-slot. The bell is 38.1 mm in length and has a diameter of 28.7mm. It weighs 37.92, inclusive of the soil still retained within it.
Contemporary illustrations often show bells worn as sets on the harnesses of larger animals such as oxon and donkeys.
Notes:
This was recorded at a rally and may fall below our usual standard of recording
Class: Crotal
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1650
Date to: Circa AD 1850
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 38.1 mm
Weight: 37.92 g
Diameter: 28.7 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 19th March 2016 - Saturday 19th March 2016
Rally details.
This object was found at Andover Anton Rotary Club Charity Rally - Penton Grafton 19-20.3.16
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Penton Grafton 19.3.16; find no.248
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Test Valley (District)
Parish or ward: Penton Grafton (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SU3247
Four figure Latitude: 51.22130447
Four figure longitude: -1.54317323
1:25K map: SU3247
1:10K map: SU34NW
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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