Record ID: NMGW-29ACE1 - EARLY MEDIEVAL strap end

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Strap end

Unique ID: NMGW-29ACE1

Object type certainty: Certain

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The strap-end is near complete, with some damage to the attachment end. The strap was secured within a V-shaped split (12mm long), which would have been attached by two rivets near the corners, now missing. The strap-end is widest at the attachment end (with a width of 8.1mm) with straight converging sides. The face is decorated with a crudely incised geometric and linear motif. The central area of the strap-end is plain with straight parallel sides and is of D-shaped section. The sub-triangular terminal is incised with a stylised beast's head, comprising semi-circular eyes near the sides and an incised triangular snout. The strap end has a slight S-shaped profile. The rear of the strap-end is plain. The surface is a grey-silver colour and there are areas where the original surface has been lost.

Notes:

Discussion: The strap-end is of Thomas' (2003, p 4) Class B form of late strap-ends, which are dated to the 9th or 10th century.

References: Thomas, G.; 2003, Late Anglo-Saxon and Viking Age strap-ends 750-1100: Part 1; The Finds Research Group AD700-1700, Datasheet 32

Conclusion: Visual inspection of the strap-end would suggest that the metal composition is well in excess of 10% silver. The strap-end form is typical of Anglo-Saxon strap ends of the 9th and 10th centuries. It is my opinion therefore, that the strap-end should constitute treasure as defined by the 1996 Treasure Act.

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: Hampshire Museum SErvice
Subsequent action after recording: Donated to museum by all parties, hence disclaimed as Treasure

Treasure details

Treasure case tracking number: 2009T65

Chronology

Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL

Dimensions and weight

Length: 37.7 mm
Width: 8.1 mm
Thickness: 2.7 mm
Weight: 3.6 g
Quantity: 1

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Spatial data

Region: South East And London
County: Hampshire
District: Basingstoke And Deane
To be known as: Hannington

Method of discovery: Metal detector [scope notes]

Personal details

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Recorded by: Mr Mark Lodwick - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Mr Mark Lodwick - [view all attributed records]

Other reference numbers

Treasure case number: 2009T65

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