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Description: | An incomplete cast copper alloy rectangular buckle and buckle plate of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (c.1400 to c.1600 AD).The buckle consists of a rectangular frame, with attached rectangular plate. The pin is missing.The frame is rectangular in plan, with a D shaped cross section. A rectangular pin rest is present at the mid point on the outer edge. The sides of the frame are expanded towards the back of the frame. The central bar is narrowed and offset.The plate consists of a sub rectangular sheet of copper alloy metal folded around the central bar. A slot has been cut in the centre to allow for the pin to be located. Six attachment or rivet holes are present, two of which contain copper alloy rivets with circular shanks. The buckle is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Traces of the original clay soil are still present on the buckle.The frame measures 25.08mm in length, 38.30mm wide and 4.91mm thick. The plate measures 21.62mm in length, 27.81mm wide and 8.72mm thick. The metal is 0.97 mm thick. Together, it all measures 39.99mm in length, 38.30mm wide and 8.72mm thick. It weighs 12.2 grams.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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