2010-03-10 16:30:40 Liz Andrews-Wilson law 2011-02-24 13:17:27 Daniel Pett dpett YORYM-7C8BB6 HARNESS FITTING A cast copper alloy miniature horse harness fitting, possibly a terret ring. The object comprises a part cylinder, rolled sheet of copper alloy, which has three lobe-like extensions on either side. These sides are damaged and worn. The short ends of the part cylinder have rounded terminals. It measures 31.1mm x 17.2mm. One small rivet hole can be seen in the damaged edging. There is a knop extending up from either end of this element. The knops have faceted uprights, with a rounded knopped tops; they are circa 9.3mm in height. Extending up from the centre of the part cylinder is a further extension, with a large loop on the top. The loop is set at a right angle to the part cylinder and it is circular, with a flat circumference. The loop measures 15.5mm x 8.5mm x 2.3mm. The metal is a mid brownish-green colour and it is pitted. There is possibly some iron staining to the underside of the part cylinder. The object is probably late Iron Age in date, judging by the stylistic design of the piece. A cast copper alloy miniature horse harness fitting, possibly a terret ring. The object comprises a part cylinder, rolled sheet of copper alloy, which has three lobe-like extensions on either side. These sides are damaged and worn. The short ends of the part cylinder have rounded terminals. It ... Copper alloy Cast IRON AGE IRON AGE Late ROMAN Early -100 100 17.4 31.1 27.4 Incomplete 2010-03-10 16:30:40 EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE POINT( ) From Map TA16NE TA5146 29.06.2003 Metal detector 1 YORYM Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2010 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable.