STRAP END

Unique ID: SUR-8CA190

An early medieval strap end belonging to Thomas' Class B, Type 1.

The strap end has a thick rectangular section and the crude zoomorphic head has transverse and diagonal lines. The split end has two rivets both of which have been bent and hammered over to secure them in position.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 900
Date to: Circa AD 1050

Dimensions and weight

Length: 30.09 mm
Width: 8.73 mm
Thickness: 3.87 mm
Weight: 4.62 g
Quantity: 1

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 21st March 2010

Personal details

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Recorded by: Mr David W Williams - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Mr David W Williams - [view all attributed records]

Other reference numbers

Other reference: 10.481

Materials and construction

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

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Spatial metadata

Region: South East And London
County: East Sussex
District: Lewes
Parish: Southease

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TQ4305
Four figure Latitude: 50.826885 Four figure longitude: 0.029031
1:25K map: TQ4305
1:10K map: TQ40NW
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector [scope notes]
General landuse: Cultivated land[scope notes]

Adjacent Domesday Book places

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