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HOOK
Unique ID: GAT-073614
Object type certainty: Probably
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper-alloy hook of likely post-medieval date, possibly part of a swivel hook.
The hook is sub-square in section aside from the bulbous base which is sub-oval. The bulbous base of the hook has been truncated. The shaft, extending from the bulb, gradually tapers into a curve to form the hook, terminating at a point. This point may originally have extended further.
The hook is possibly part of a swivel hook, however due to the incomplete nature of the find it is not possible to conclusively say.
Swivel hooks were used for a wide variety of purposes to hold a variety of items including, cooking pots, purses and harnesses; see PAS database, PUBLIC-C87BB1, YORYM-6B4CE3, and PUBLIC-46AE14.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 23 mm
Width: 5 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight: 4.5 g
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Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: Wales (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Isle of Anglesey (Unitary Authority)
District: Isle of Anglesey (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: SH6078
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
| Author | Publication Year | Title | Publication Place | Publisher | Pages | Reference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey, G. | 2008 | Detector Finds 6 | Witham Essex | Greenlight Publishing |
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