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LUG (HANDLE)

Unique ID: GLO-EEDCB7

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Handle fragment. Circular loop (internal diameter 8mm), there is a break at the top. A rectangular cross section neck with a narrowed waist 5mm wide by 3mm thick extends down from the loop. This extends out in to a rectangular terminal 10mm wide by 9 mm high that has an oval rivet 8mm high 7mm wide, the side of the rivet have been turned over where it has been fixed into place. The artefact has a dark green patina, all tool/filing marks are still visible on the surface.
Similar examples have been found in excavation at Norwich and were dated to 1400-1600, these were attachments that were fitted on to the sides of metal vessels, the loop would have held a handle.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Post AD 1400
Date to: Ante AD 1600

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 34 mm
Width: 15 mm
Thickness: 9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st April 2005

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 529

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: South Gloucestershire (Unitary Authority)
District: South Gloucestershire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE

Spatial coordinates

Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

No references cited so far.

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Recording Institution: GLO
Created: 18 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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