PUBLIC-B40B69: Medieval copper alloy strap end

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STRAP END

Unique ID: PUBLIC-B40B69

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An incomplete Medieval copper-alloy Strap End. The object is rectangular in plan and the upper end is a 'W' shaped terminal with three points one of which is bent over. There is a perforating rivet hole below the central point.

Lenght 22.2mm, width 14.8mm, thickness 0.7mm, weight 1.0g

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1400

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 22.2 mm
Width: 14.8 mm
Thickness: 0.7 mm
Weight: 1 g

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: East Lindsey (District)
Parish or ward: Chapel St. Leonards (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TF5573
Four figure Latitude: 53.23142075
Four figure longitude: 0.32071569
1:25K map: TF5573
1:10K map: TF57SE
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

References cited

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Recording Institution: PUBLIC
Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 6 years ago

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