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BUCKLE
Unique ID: DEV-16D902
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
An incomplete cast copper alloy asymmetrical D-shaped double frame buckle of medieval date (c. 1400 - 1450 AD).
The plain D-shaped outer loop is angled and shows a widened outer edge which appears oval in cross section.The sub rectangular central bar is much narrower than the outer edge and splits the loop into two section, where the first half of the loop is almost a third larger than the second half.The narrower and recessed inside edge of the frame is the same length as the central bar and appears oval in cross section. The reverse in undecorated. Egan and Pritchard (1991: 103, no. 472) is loosely similar in its irregular, asymmetrical appearance, and is dated to their phase 8, circa 1400-1450.
Measurements:
Length: 27.7 mm
Width: 30.2 mm
Thickness: 4.4 mm
Weight: 7.67 g
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1400
Date to: Circa AD 1450
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 27.7 mm
Width: 30.2 mm
Thickness: 4.4 mm
Weight: 7.67 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 19th February 2018 - Sunday 19th May 2019
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC Receipt 018477
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete
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