Record ID: LVPL-F1B88E
Object type: ROVE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy object, possibly a rove. It is square in plan with a hollow raised central dome. The hollow has been filled with lead alloy or lead, possibly to act as a sealant. This may conceal the the stub of a rivet shaft. Examples of roves on the database include NLM-A0D0D7, KENT-36B1E6, and IOW-A24507. Difficult to date but probably within the period from c1350 to c1900 AD. The length is 15mm, width 15mm, thickness 4mm, and the weight 3.9g.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd December 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 13th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barnwell', grid reference and parish protected.