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STRAP FITTING
Unique ID: BH-1AF7D2
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A complete cast copper-alloy swivel, probably dating to the Medieval period. The swivel possesses two 'D-shaped' frames which are set back-to-back and joined at the centre. From the back of one frame there extends an integral arm at a right angle that is circular in cross-section. This arm extends through a corresponding perforation in the other frame. The end of the arm is flattened to secure it in place and create a loose rotary connection. The surfaces of the swivel are undecorated. The swivel measures 22mm in length, 15mm in width and 6mm thick. It weighs 3.48 grams.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1066
Date to: Circa AD 1500
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 22 mm
Width: 15 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight: 3.48 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 24th February 2016 - Wednesday 24th February 2016
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: North Hertfordshire (District)
Parish or ward: Ashwell (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: TL2541
Four figure Latitude: 52.0532968
Four figure longitude: -0.17841006
1:25K map: TL2541
1:10K map: TL24SE
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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