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ARMOUR
Unique ID: SWYOR-CA6BBB
Object type certainty: Possibly
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper alloy sheet object, possibly a scale of 'lorica squamata' dating from the Roman period, AD 43 - 410. The scale is shaped like a capital letter B with one straight edge and the poosite edge being bi-convex. The sides are slightly convex. There are three equally spaced circular holes along the straight edge. The object is 23.4mm long, 34.5mm wide and 0.7mm thick. It weighs 2.14g. It has a pale, dusty patina.
This object is not typical of 'lorica squamata' which usually has scales that are rectangular with one rounded end, and numerous attachment holes at the square end in pairs. Compare BM-95F434 for a good example. However, this object is similar to LVPL-9124F6 which is three similar double plates like this one. A Post Medieval date cannot be ruled out.
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: 23.4 mm
Width: 34.5 mm
Thickness: 0.7 mm
Weight: 2.14 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 23rd May 2018 - Thursday 23rd August 2018
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: PAS form number 3217
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Rotherham (Metropolitan District)
District: Rotherham (Metropolitan District)
Parish or ward: Wath (Metropolitan District Ward)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SE4400
Four figure Latitude: 53.49487141
Four figure longitude: -1.33823934
1:25K map: SE4400
1:10K map: SE40SW
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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