PUBLIC-290541: Medieval copper alloy strap end

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STRAP END

Unique ID: PUBLIC-290541

Object type certainty: Probably
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Copper alloy strap end made of an sub-rectangular sheet of metal; a straight-sided strip folded length-wise to a thickness of 1mm. There is a small rivet, diameter 1mm, in the middle of the strap end. The strap end widens fractionally towards the strap end making a trapezoid shape. Suggested date: Medieval, 1270-1450. Length: 22.5mm, Width: 13mm, Weight: 2gms

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1270
Date to: Circa AD 1450

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 22.5 mm
Width: 13 mm
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight: 2 g

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: West Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Near Caistor

Spatial coordinates

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

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

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