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BUCKLE
Unique ID: SF-3DA1EF
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
A complete copper alloy medieval buckle frame. It is rectangular in shape with a thickened outer end and slightly outwards curving sides. The outer face of the outer end is decorated with three transverse grooves in the centre, creating a pin rest, and one across either end. The strap bar is straight at each end of its inner side recessed.
Griffiths et al. (2007, 84, fig.2.5.1, C) date this style to the late 14th century AD.
Length: 21.65mm, width: 15.66mm, thickness: 3.34mm, weight: 4.47g
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1350
Date to: Circa AD 1400
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 21.65 mm
Width: 15.66 mm
Thickness: 3.34 mm
Weight: 4.47 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 30th September 2018
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Finder's ref: ZZBS moljam
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Mid Suffolk (District)
To be known as: Debenham
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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