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UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Unique ID: GAT-657EE5
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper-alloy object of unknown date or function.
The object comprises a rectangular strip of copper-alloy, slightly curved which tapers to a point at either end.
Along one face are two raised horizontal parallel running bands and a protruding curved bar. The reverse has a single central horizontal tapering bar present.
The piece is likely a fragment of a larger object. While it is not possible to identify the piece, it may potentially be a part of a fitting, brooch or clasp. The piece is likely medieval to post medieval in date.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 63 mm
Width: 11 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight: 12.1 g
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Other reference numbers
SMR reference number: 81378
Other reference: PAS2019 - 25
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: Llanfaelog
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
No references cited so far.
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