YORYM-211E1B: Post-Medieval : Strap Fitting

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STRAP FITTING

Unique ID: YORYM-211E1B

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An incomplete copper-alloy strap fitting of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 - 1700. The object is an openwork quatrefoil lozenge with four sub-lozenge perforations. The upper surface appears undecorated.

The reverse is flat and undecorated with two broken and worn attachment spikes projecting from opposite points.

The metal has a dark red/green patina and is worn. The fitting is 25.3mm long, 19.7mm wide, 1.7mm thick (6mm with spikes) and weighs 2.1g.

Numerous similar mount have been recorded on the PAS database, including LVPL-BF6D88 and WILT-B76D81.

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: 25.3 mm
Width: 19.7 mm
Thickness: 1.7 mm
Weight: 2.1 g

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: YMT : E05733

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Incomplete

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
District: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Holme (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SE9206
Four figure Latitude: 53.54259342
Four figure longitude: -0.61312843
1:25K map: SE9206
1:10K map: SE90NW
Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Recording Institution: YORYM
Created: 5 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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