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Description:
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A fragment of a single loop buckle possibly dating to the late Roman or early Anglo-Saxon period. The frame is locally constricted where the (missing) pin was fitted, and has an integral but separate strap bar. The bar is flanked by a pair of roundels, which are both decorative and serve to space it from the loop. Each roundel is recessed and has a conical central indentation. The remaining part of the loop suggests that it was oval in shape.
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Keywords:
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Buckle (Fragment)
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Object Type:
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Buckle
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Object Classification:
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Single loop
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Object Sub-classification:
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Oval (?)
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Object Description:
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Object Inscription:
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Period:
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Late Roman to Anglo-Saxon (?)
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Date Range:
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Circa 5th - 6th century AD (?)
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Primary Material:
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Copper alloy
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Additional Material:
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Method of Manufacture:
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Cast
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Surface Treatment:
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Weight (grams):
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Size (mm):
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36mm x 22mm
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References:
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Comments:
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Findspot:
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Lakenheath
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County:
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SUFFOLK
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Recorded elsewhere:
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Yes. Suffolk Archaeological Unit (pre PAS)
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Finder:
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Hidden
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Metal Detector Used:
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Tesoro
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Record validated by:
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Rod Blunt
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;)
;)
