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MOUNT
Unique ID: LVPL-07894C
Object type certainty: Possibly
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
An incomplete copper alloy circular disc of uncertain date and function. The object is slightly domed with a convex front and a shallow concave rear creating a slight curve in profile. In the centre of the object is a circular perforation measuring 3mm in diameter. Surrounding this, 5mm from the perforation, is a circumferential groove. The object tapers in thickness to the outer edge which is incomplete.
The rear of the object is undecorated. The object may have been used as a decorative mount or have had a functional use. The object has a dark brown patina.
Dimensions: 30mm in diameter, 1.5mm thick, 4.3g
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: UNKNOWN
Period from: UNKNOWN
Period to: UNKNOWN
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 4.3 g
Diameter: 30 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st October 2017 - Saturday 21st October 2017
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete
Spatial metadata
Region: North West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Cheshire West and Chester (Unitary Authority)
District: Cheshire West and Chester (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Darnhall (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SJ6664
Four figure Latitude: 53.17201694
Four figure longitude: -2.51009459
1:25K map: SJ6664
1:10K map: SJ66SE
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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