DENO-8DB8BB: Post-medieval sword belt fitting

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SWORD BELT

Unique ID: DENO-8DB8BB

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper alloy hook from a sword belt dating from c. 1600 - 1700 (Read, 2008; pp 221-2, nos 797-800). An oval plate bearing three simplistic flowers each formed of one circular centre and four oval petals. It has a rounded attatchment knop on one end and a slightly projected ridged collar at the juncture of the plate and the hook. It is coated in a patchy brown and dark green patina. Length 66.5mm, width 28.7mm and weight 18.57g.

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 1600
Date to: Circa AD 1700

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 66.5 mm
Width: 28.7 mm
Weight: 18.57 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 8th October 2017

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Derby E8639

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Nottinghamshire (County)
District: Bassetlaw (District)
Parish or ward: Laneham (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SK7976
Four figure Latitude: 53.27510848
Four figure longitude: -0.81676156
1:25K map: SK7976
1:10K map: SK77NE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: DENO
Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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