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WEIGHT

Unique ID: BUC-D81599

Object type certainty: Probably
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A spherical copper alloy object, initially identified as a medieval button but these are usually hollow. This example it too heavy [14.8g] to be a button and may be a post medieval pendant weight.

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 1700
Date to: Circa AD 1800

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 20.38 mm
Weight: 14.8 g
Diameter: 16.84 mm

Rally details.

This object was found at Weekend Wanderers - Americans nr Thornton etc 2017

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 5

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Bedford (Unitary Authority)
District: Bedford (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Bromham (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TL0051
Four figure Latitude: 52.14824306
Four figure longitude: -0.53993502
1:25K map: TL0051
1:10K map: TL05SW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Weekend Wanderers American Detecting Holidays
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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

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