Record ID: LON-93E5A3 - IRON AGE mount

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Unique ID: LON-93E5A3

Object type certainty: Probably

A resized image of An Iron Age studded cheek piece, broken across perforation.

An incomplete Iron Age studded bronze harness fitting, broken across the perforation, possibly a strap mount. The perforation has an internal curve indicating it may have accommodated a ring rather than a stud. A small hole intruding on the upper face of the perforation suggests the harness fitting was probably miscast. The bar of the harness fitting divides decoratively to meet two knobs, which are spiked on the underside; there is also a knobbed spike at the axis of the bar with the fitting hoop. The hoop has been corroded on the inner face.

An object with very similar studs are illustrated in Jope (2000: pl 271g), it is from Dragonby, Lincolnshire and described as a strap-mount. Jope states that it is unclear if these were used on horse harness, or on human equipment.

Dimensions: length: 74.60mm; width: 21.23mm; thickness: 6.13mm; thickness of spikes: 10.45mm; weight: 35.58g.

Reference: Jope, E. M. 2000. Early Celtic Art in the British Isles. Clarendon Press, Oxford.

Notes:

Ian Stead (Iron Age artefact specialist) said that he agrees "it looks Iron Age and the 'bubble/miscast' is typical of IA bronzes. Curious that it has projections on the inside of the curve." He suggests it might be a miscast mirror handle, but the spikes are inconsistent with other known mirror handles.

This is a find of note and has been designated: Regional importance

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: IRON AGE
Period from: IRON AGE [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Period to: IRON AGE [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Circa 800 BC
Date to: Circa AD 100

Dimensions and weight

Length: 74.6 mm
Width: 21.23 mm
Thickness: 6.13 mm
Weight: 35.58 g
Quantity: 1

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Manufacture method: Cast [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Completeness: Incomplete [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Spatial data

Region: South East And London
County: Greater London
District: Wandsworth
Parish: Wandsworth

Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: TQ2475
The map has been degraded and provides an approximate location with a degree of random obfuscation.
Grid reference source: From finder
Grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Method of discovery: Metal detector [scope notes]
General landuse: Open fresh water [scope notes]
Specific landuse: Running water [scope notes]

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st March 2009

Personal details

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Recorded by: Mrs Kate Sumnall - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Mrs Kate Sumnall - [view all attributed records]
Secondary identifier: Mr Ian Stead - [view all attributed records]

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