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Record ID: DOR-D40CC7
Object type: WIRE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of lozengiform sectioned gold wire.
Date: Unknown
Report to H. M. Coroner on find of potential find of Treasure from Osmington, Dorset.
2013 T 218
Description
Coiled fragment of gold wire with quadrangular section.
Diameter 13.69 x 12.57mm; Thickness 1.87mm; Weight 1.9g.
Identification
It is not impossible that this fragment is ancient; however there are no diagnostic features and thus it is not possible to assign to any cultural or chronological context. It cannot therefore be securely dated to pre-1713 and as such falls outside the provisions of the …
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 24th September 2015
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Osmington', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SUR-75E460
Object type: WIRE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of twisted gold wire of uncertain date and function, most likely part of an earring or other item of jewellery. The wire originally had a square cross section and has been twisted along most of its length and bent into an S-shape. There is a short section of around 10mm on the outside of the larger bend which appears not to have been twisted; this may be an original feature relating to the function of the object, perhaps suggestive of a suspension loop.
Created on: Tuesday 8th September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 8th September 2020
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