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BUTTON

Unique ID: BUC-22AE8E

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete copper alloy post medieval button, dating from the late 15th to 16th century AD. The head of the button is domed, with the underneath being flat. It is decorated with incised lines running down the sides of the button head, the centre of which is undecorated. The integral attachment loop projects from underneath the head of the button, it is rectangular shaped, flat, with a rounded edge that widens slightly. The loop has a circular hole. The button has a mid green patina. It measures 14.7mm in height, 11.5mm in diameter, and weighs 3.72g.

The button is similar to one in Read 2005, page 31, number 103.

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 1400
Date to: Circa AD 1599

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 14.7 mm
Width: 21.9 mm
Weight: 3.72 g
Diameter: 11.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 21st March 2018

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: AYBCM 4817

Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Buckinghamshire (County)
District: Aylesbury Vale (District)
Parish or ward: Wendover (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SP8805
Four figure Latitude: 51.73681012
Four figure longitude: -0.72701956
1:25K map: SP8805
1:10K map: SP80NE
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Date find submitted for recording
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

Author	Publication Year	Title	Publication Place	Publisher	Pages	Reference
Read, B.	2005	Metal Buttons c. 900 BC - c. AD 1700	Langport	Portcullis Publishing	page 31,	number 103.

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

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