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STRAP END
Unique ID: SF-C3985D
Object type certainty: Possibly
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
An incomplete copper-alloy possibly Roman strap end, dating to AD 43-410. It consists of a triangular cross-sectioned frame, which has an openwork decoration defining a lower drop-shaped loop, which has its pointed part extending sideways and creating two symmetrical circular loops. The lower outer edge of the drop-shaped loop has a slightly recessed section, which seems worn and might have had a metal roll wrapped around or a further metal pendant. The top edge of the symmetrical circular loops have two D-shaped lugs set at right angle to the plane of the frame, which are pierced with circular holes.
It reminds of the attachment mechanism of these examples: LANCUM-F8E945, SF-2A8A84, BH-C589D3. No parallels have been found.
Length: 49.44mm
Width: 44.10 mm
Thickness: 4.97 mm
Weight: 19.97 g
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: 49.44 mm
Width: 44.1 mm
Thickness: 4.97 mm
Weight: 19.97 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 13th November 2017
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Suffolk Coastal (District)
To be known as: Eyke
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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