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Description: | Three ingot fragments were found in the parish of Furneux Pelham in Hertfordshire.Description1. Copper alloy ingot fragment, light green and brown patinaWeight: 126.5g, Max Length: 52.22mm, Max Width: 36.95mm2. Copper alloy ingot fragment, light green patina.Weight: 104.3g, Max Length: 41.68mm, Max Width: 32.51mm3. Copper alloy ingot fragment, light green patina.Weight: 116.5g Max Length: 56.19mm, Max Width: 42.02mmDiscussion Copper alloy ingot fragments in hoards are typical the Late Bronze Age (c. 1100-800 BC) where they are relatively common. Comparable ingot fragments have been found at Ayot St Lawrence in Hertfordshire (2011 T86).ConclusionThe objects qualify as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act (1996) (Designation Order 2002).
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