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Description: | A cast copper alloy strap end dating to the Medieval period, (AD 1066-1500). The object is rectangular in plan and cross-section. The strap end consists of a single sheet of copper alloy which has been folded widthways and secured at the open end with rivets. The complete end of the object is rounded and has a central complete rivet hole.On the opposite side the object is incomplete terminating with an ancient break across an incomplete rivet hole. The object has a mid-green patina and traces and is corroding in places. It can be dated from c.1150-1450.Dimensions: 35.5mm in length, 9mm in width, 3.0g | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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