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HARNESS MOUNT
Unique ID: DENO-854A18
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
An incomplete copper alloy post-medieval harness fitting (c. 1500-1900). The object is in two pieces and is missing a fragment of uncertain size from one end. The object is domed, with the front convex and the reverse concave. It is broadly oval in shape with a scalloped edge. It has eleven distinct ribs in relief, on the front surface of the shell, which run from the narrow broken end of the object and curve outwards towards the edges. Each rib terminates in a rounded knob protruding beyond edge of the object. A short bar with circular ends sits transversely across the centre of these ribs. Overall, the decoration has a floral appearance, like a bunch of flowers.
The reverse is concave and has the remains of four attachment lugs.
Length 57.6mm, Width 48.1mm, Thickness 2.8mm, Weight 27.33g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1500
Date to: Circa AD 1900
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 57.6 mm
Width: 48.1 mm
Thickness: 2.8 mm
Weight: 27.33 g
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Derby E8880
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Derbyshire (County)
District: Derbyshire Dales (District)
Parish or ward: Eyam (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SK2076
Four figure Latitude: 53.2806031
Four figure longitude: -1.70150365
1:25K map: SK2076
1:10K map: SK27NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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