SUSS-AC2D95: Post Medieval strap fitting

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STRAP FITTING

Unique ID: SUSS-AC2D95

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Post Medieval cast copper alloy strap fitting. The fitting has a flat back and front with bevelled sides and a thickened lobed knop at one end. The knop has a domed top and flat back. Above the knop is a double raised collar with a groove between. Above the collars is a constriction then a ring with a large circular central hole; the ring has three angular knops projecting from each side. Above the ring is another constriction then it widens to an end bar; in the constricted area is a central circular hole containing the rusted remains of an iron rivet. The horizontal bar is divided into two by a transverse groove, the upper part has regular diagonal grooves giving it a twisted cord appearence. It is 32.7mm long, 17.7mm wide and 3.1mm thick; it weighs 3.47 grams. This mount appears similar to a suit of fittings thought to be from 16th - 17th century sword belts that also include toggle fastenings with similar shapes and decoration (e.g. LON-8F4797). See SUSS-24E921 and Read (2008, 209; ref. 757) for similar examples to this mount.

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1500
Date to: AD 1700

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 32.7 mm
Width: 17.7 mm
Thickness: 3.1 mm
Weight: 3.47 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 29th October 2009

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: West Sussex (County)
District: Arun (District)
To be known as: Near Worthing

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

Author	Publication Year	Title	Publication Place	Publisher	Pages	Reference
Read, B.	2008	Hooked-Clasps and Eyes	Langport	Portcullis Publishing	209	757

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Recording Institution: SUSS
Created: 14 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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