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HARNESS FITTING
Unique ID: LANCUM-004C57
Object type certainty: Probably
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status: Awaiting validation 
Copper-alloy cruciform object of probable Roman date, probably a harness fitting (c. 43 - 410 AD). The object is formed of a hollow, square body with four symmetrical arms that terminate in square sockets. The edges of the sockets are bent and worn in a way suggestive of heavy use. The arms are elaborated with a triangular ridge on each side which gives the impression of a foliate motif; the ridges are emphasised on the two un-ridged sides of the arm by v-shaped grooves. There is a diamond-shaped aperture at the back of the object. The object survives in relatively good condition, although one arm bears some holes. The object has a brown patina with patches of green copper-corrosion. It is 39.18mm in length and 12.01mm in thickness. It weighs 18.88g.
The finder has noted a parallel to this object at Chester Roman Cavalry Museum, where it was listed as a Roman personalised harness fitting, an identification which is in keeping with the form of the object and the pattern of wear. It quite plausibly was utilised as a decorative strap juncture.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 43
Date to: Circa AD 410
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 39.18 mm
Thickness: 12.01 mm
Weight: 18.88 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 10th October 2018
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: N5149
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Decoration style: Floral
Completeness: Incomplete
Spatial metadata
Region: North West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Cumbria (County)
District: Allerdale (District)
To be known as: Near Cockermouth
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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