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STRAP FITTING
Unique ID: NMS-452A76
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
One part of hinged rectangular medieval strap-plate of folded sheet secured by two rivets near straight attachment edge. Single hinge pivot. Central round perforation through both parts. Decoration consists of three rounded lobes separated by two V-sectioned notches at both ends of both sides of the front part. The central perforation is shared by several examples from London (Dress Accessories fig. 141), but is not very similar to the sole hinged example (no. 1217). 45 (39 without hinge pivot) x 22mm. Gap for strap 3mm. Second half 14th century.
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1350
Date to: AD 1400
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 45 mm
Width: 22 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st December 2007
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Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: South Norfolk (District)
To be known as: Bunwell
Spatial coordinates
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
References cited
| Author | Publication Year | Title | Publication Place | Publisher | Pages | Reference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egan, G. and Pritchard, F. | 1991 | Dress Accessories, c.1150-c.1450 (Medieval Finds from Excavations in London 3) (1991) | London | Stationery Office Books | fig. 141 |
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