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MOUNT
Unique ID: NARC-0260EB
Object type certainty: Possibly
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
An incomplete copper alloy Mount of probable Medieval date (AD 1025-1200). The object is composed of a central rectangular plate with and integral knop. The knop is expanded and circular and is attached to a rectangular sectioned projection. From one side of the plate an integral ovate plate projects. This may have been a form attached to three sides of the plate in its original form. The two remaining edges terminate in abraded breaks. The back of the object retains a single, rectangular sectioned spru, projecting from below the juncture of the upper spru and knop.
There is no indication of a decorative pattern on either face of the object
The metal is a dark green in colour with a pitted patina.
Length: 33.27mm, Width: 28.34mm, Thickness (plate): 1.73mm, Thickness (with projections): 16.59mm, Weight: 4.8g.
The object is likely associated with horse equipment
For similar see Medieval Archaeology, 61/2, 2017, P 415-416
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Middle
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1025
Date to: Circa AD 1200
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 33.27 mm
Width: 28.34 mm
Thickness: 1.73 mm
Weight: 4.8 g
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Northamptonshire (County)
District: South Northamptonshire (District)
To be known as: South Northamptonshire
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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