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Crotal Bell
Finder County Date Recorded
Nigel Tucker DEVON Thu May 6, 2010
Recorded By Views Validated by
Nigel Tucker 339 Rod Blunt
Material Size (mm) Date
Copper alloy 40mm x 19mm Circa 18th century

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Description: A cast copper-alloy crotal bell with intact iron pellet inside. The suspension loop is rectangular with an as-cast aperture. Both upper and lower parts of the bellchamber are plain.
Keywords: Crotal Bell
Object Type: Crotal bell Object Classification:
Object Sub-classification: Object Description: Complete with iron pellet
Object Inscription: Period: Post medieval
Date Range: Circa 18th century Primary Material: Copper alloy
Additional Material: Iron pellet Method of Manufacture: Cast
Surface Treatment: Condition:
Weight (grams): Size (mm): 40mm x 19mm
References: UKDFD Reference Article, Crotal Bells Comments:
Record created by: Nigel Tucker Record creation date: 6 May 2010
Findspot: Woodbury County: DEVON
Recorded elsewhere: No Finder: Nigel Tucker
Metal Detector Used: C-Scope CS5MX Record validated by: Rod Blunt

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