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PROBE
Unique ID: NLM-E0E27F
Object type certainty: Possibly
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy possible probe. A cast triangular section rod, possibly drawn to achieve a tapered pointed form, and bent at both ends. Possibly smoothed by wear or handling in antiquity. Suggested date: possibly Roman, 43-410.
Length (as found): 44.3mm, Thickness: 3.8mm, Weight: 4.33gms.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 43
Date to: Circa AD 410
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 44.3 mm
Thickness: 3.8 mm
Weight: 4.33 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 9th April 2018
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM39036
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Nottinghamshire (County)
District: Bassetlaw (District)
To be known as: Woodbeck near Rampton
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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