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CUFF LINK

Unique ID: WMID-25ABE2

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An incomplete copper alloy cuff link or small button probably dating to the Post Medieval period (c. AD 1750-1900). The object is circular in plan and flat in cross-section. The face is undecorated and shows signs of wear. On the reverse are the remains of an integral lug. No other distinguishing marks are apparent. The object has a dark green patina.

The overall dimensions are as follows: 8.84mm in diameter, 2.75mm in thickness and 0.62g in 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 1750
Date to: Circa AD 1900

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.75 mm
Weight: 0.62 g
Diameter: 8.84 mm

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Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Warwickshire (County)
District: Stratford-on-Avon (District)
Parish or ward: Weston-on-Avon (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SP1551
Four figure Latitude: 52.15707618
Four figure longitude: -1.7821565
1:25K map: SP1551
1:10K map: SP15SE
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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

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