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Description: | A fragment of a flat, cast copper-alloy, post-medieval fitting, measuring 29.4 x 21.7 x 2.1mm and weighing 4.78gm. The remaining portion of the artefact is a circular plate with a rectangular projection to one side. The far end of this projection is an old break. The circular part of the artefact is crudely pierced with three holes, each taking the form of two roughly trifoliate ends linked in the centre by a circle. The central hole is larger than those on either side. The face of the artefact is decorated with four raised lines, each of which has a central groove. These lines are crossed by transverse grooves to give a pattern of raised squares. The two inner lines continue along the edges of the rectangular projection; the groove between them is decorated with a random pattern of small longitudinal lines. The reverse of the artefact is plain; at the broken end is a small metal lug, cast as an integral part and standing at 90 degrees to the main artefact, arranged longitudinally with the projection. This lug is pierced with a small hole. There are also file marks on the reverse of the circular area. The function of this fitting is not certain. It may be part of a leaver. However, the quality and condition of the metal suggest a post medieval date. The object has a glossy brown patina. | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Cooper, Amy - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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