Record ID: PUBLIC-D61514
Object type: LACE TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval copper alloy lace tag, constructed from a piece of sheet copper alloy, the long edges are folded over and then the sheet is rolled to form a tapering cylinder ending in a sharp point. The tag has been shaped in the form of a cattle horn and is very finely finished. There are no signs of damage and the condition is very good. Medieval or Post-Medieval copper alloy sheet rivet, of the type usually used for repairing metal vessels. The rivet is formed from triangular piece of sheet metal, rolled into a cone, with a flat top and coming to a sharp point at the…
Created on: Saturday 21st September 2013
Last updated: Monday 13th July 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cheddelwich', grid reference and parish protected.