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UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Unique ID: YORYM-9ACC1D
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
An incomplete copper-alloy unidentified object of uncertain date and function. The object is sub-rectangular in plan and section with rounded edges, a slightly curved profile and worn breaks to both ends. The long edges of the upper surfaces are raised. A central raised transverse ridge is also present to the reverse. It is undecorated.
The metal has a light green patina and is worn. The object is 24.7mm long, 16.8mm wide, 4.9mm thick and weighs 5.4g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: UNKNOWN
Period from: UNKNOWN
Period to: UNKNOWN
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 24.7 mm
Width: 16.8 mm
Thickness: 4.9 mm
Weight: 5.4 g
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: YMT : E05674
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Ryedale (District)
To be known as: North Yorkshire
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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