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STIRRUP
Unique ID: SF-2B8103
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
a copper alloy Late Saxon stirrup strap mount. It is an example of Williams Class A type 4. It has an oval frame with a trilobate apex pierced with a single hole. It is decorated with a design which includes a central projecting 'nose' with symetrical patterns of loops and triangular panels. The base is expanded, with projecting knops on either side, and has an angled flange with a single fixing hole and rivet in situ. The remains of an iron fitting or strap are extant on the reverse of the flange.
This example most closely ressembles one illustrated in Williams 1997, no.82
Class:
strap mount
Sub class: Williams Class A, Type 4
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Ascribed Culture:
Anglo-Scandinavian style
Date from: Circa AD 1000
Date to: Circa AD 1100
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 49.16 mm
Width: 28.86 mm
Weight: 25.83 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 13th December 2006
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Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Mid Suffolk (District)
To be known as: Elmswell
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
References cited
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