Record ID: DUR-8AE0A3
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval pin or fitting that comprises a curved pin shaft, possibly distorted, that terminates in the figure of a deer. The pin shaft has broken off. The pin or fitting is silver and dates from the fifteenth or early sixteenth century Dimensions: width 14 mm, height 12 mm. Consequently, in terms of age and as the object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996. J P Robinson
Created on: Tuesday 21st September 2010
Last updated: Thursday 7th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ferryhill Area', grid reference and parish protected.