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BUCKLE
Unique ID: PUBLIC-1B4935
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
A post-Medieval cast Copper-alloy double loop oval buckle with angled frames dating c AD 1500 - AD1650. The buckle frame consists of opposing double loops which are D-shaped in plan, with a central strap bar, sharply bevelled. The frame is a D section, undecorated and flat on the bottom. At the end of the strap bar the loop sides are concave.
Ferrous corrosion product is present on the strap bar and on one of the loops, probably a witness mark from an iron pin. Overall condition is good with a light green powdery finish.
The frame measures in length 31.81 mm and 28.66 mm in width. The thickness of frame measures 3.26 mm and the weight is 6.89 grams.
A similar buckle is illustrated by Whitehead; Buckles 1250-1800 (2003) Page 55, No 318.
Class: Double loop
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 1650
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 31.81 mm
Width: 28.66 mm
Thickness: 3.26 mm
Weight: 6.89 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 27th November 2016
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: PastfindersI
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Secondary material: Iron
Completeness: Incomplete
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: East Sussex (County)
District: Lewes (District)
To be known as: Near Lewes
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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