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STRAP END

Unique ID: YORYM-FB0BD7

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A copper alloy strap end of Thomas class E3, dating to c.AD 900-1000. The strap end is tongue-shaped, with a straight upper edge split to accommodate the strap. An iron rivet is placed centrally towards this edge and extends through to the reverse. A raised longitudinal ridge runs down the centre of the front. There is no other decoration and the reverse is undecorated. A green patina is on the surface. The strap end measures 25.32mm in length, 13.71mm in width, 5.22mm in thickness and weighs 6.39g.

Class: Thomas class E type 3

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Ascribed Culture: Anglo-Saxon style
Date from: Circa AD 900
Date to: Circa AD 1000

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 25.32 mm
Width: 13.71 mm
Thickness: 5.22 mm
Weight: 6.39 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 18th August 2017

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: YMT : E05530

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Millington (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SE8054
Four figure Latitude: 53.9758837
Four figure longitude: -0.78175059
1:25K map: SE8054
1:10K map: SE85SW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

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Recording Institution: YORYM
Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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