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UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Unique ID: LVPL-D76246
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A complete copper alloy object of uncertain date and function. The object consists of a long hook, measuring 85mm in length before it curves, tapering in width to a rounded point. The hook is circular in cross-section. At the top of the object the hook expands and flattens to form an integral loop. The loop has an internal diameter of 14mm.
The object has a mid-green patina and is undecorated. It is in fair condition.
Dimensions: 85mm in length, 20mm in width (at the loop), 8.60g.
The exact function of the object is unknown however the form and lack of decoration suggests it was utilitarian. A post-medieval date is likely.
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 1500
Date to: Circa AD 1700
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 85 mm
Width: 20 mm
Weight: 8.6 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st November 2017 - Friday 1st December 2017
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
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: Tarporley (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SJ5661
Four figure Latitude: 53.14431715
Four figure longitude: -2.6592712
1:25K map: SJ5661
1:10K map: SJ56SE
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
No references cited so far.
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