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Description: | Description: A semi-circular fragment of silver plate of uncertain function. The fragment is an irregular semi-circular shape with one straight edge thickened, and the other edges very thin and with hammer marks. The centre of the front is decorated with five small punched triangular shapes set in a row, flanked on either side by three fine grooves; the right-hand group of three grooves is overlain by another oblique groove which looks like an error. The reverse is undecorated. It measures 11.5mm parallel to the straight edge and 7.6mm perpendicular to it; it is a maximum of 1.5mm thick. It weighs 0.5g.Discussion: This fragment is of early-medieval date. Although it was found near an early Anglo-Saxon cremation cemetery, it is more likely to be part of a Viking-age object, similar to 2011T249 (YORYM-6B67B2) found nearby.The object fulfils the Treasure Act (1996) in that it is more than 300 years old and has a precious metal content exceeding 10%.Dimensions: Weight: 0.4g, 11.3mm x 7.6mm x 1.5mm.Helen GeakeNational Finds Advisor
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