YORYM-D708DC: Post-Medieval : Sword Belt Mount

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Unique ID: YORYM-D708DC

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete copper-alloy probable sword belt mount of Post-Medieval date c.AD 1600 - 1700. The object has a D-shaped section and is formed of a rectangular plate with an integral curved hook projecting from the lower end. Two integral rivets project from the reverse of the upper plate.

The metal has a delaminated brown/green patina and is worn. The object is 43.2mm long, 9.5mm wide, 4.5mm thick and weighs 11g.

A similar example is illustrated in Read (2008) p.225, no.807 and is dated to the 17^th century.

Read, B. (2008) Hooked-Clasps and Eyes: A Classification and Catalogue of Sharp- or Blunt-Hooked Clasps and Miscellaneous Hooks, Eyes, Loops, Rings or Toggles. Langport: Portcullis Publishing.

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 1600
Date to: Circa AD 1700

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 43.2 mm
Width: 9.5 mm
Thickness: 4.5 mm
Weight: 11 g

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: YMT : E05767

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Beeford (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TA1351
Four figure Latitude: 53.94278156
Four figure longitude: -0.27993218
1:25K map: TA1351
1:10K map: TA15SW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

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

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