Record ID: LVPL-7FC292 - MEDIEVAL strap end

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STRAP END

Unique ID: LVPL-7FC292

Object type certainty: Certain

An incomplete cast (or probably wrought) copper alloy strap end, of Medieval dating (13th to 14th Centuries AD).

The strap end consists of two pieces of sheet copper alloy metal, welded together. The strap end is sub rectangular in plan, and flat in profile. The base of the strap end has been cut into a decorative end, consisting of a three petaled 'fleur de lis' or 'fleur de lys', with rectangular slots or notches cut between each petal. From the top of the fleur de lys, the strap end tapers up into a rectangular shape. A space is present at the top between the front and back plates, for the strap to be secured. Remnants of the original leather strap are still present in this gap. A small rivet is present at the top, which would have secured the strap end onto the original strap. The back plate is slightly smaller than the front one. Other than the trefoil or fleur de lys end, the strap end is plain and undecorated.

The strap end is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Some minor traces of surface pitting are present, probably caused by soil conditions in the original burial environment.

The strap end measures 44.23mm in length, 12.24mm wide and 2.72mm thick. It weighs 5.0 grams.

Similar style strap ends, made from paired copper alloy sheets, are consistent with Late Medieval dating (1350 to 1400 AD). Pritchard (2002) published a similar strap end, with an acorn style end as opposed to a trefoil / fleur de lys as #605 and dated it to Ceramic Phase 11 (c.1350 to c. 1400 AD). It is therefore probable that our example is of similar dating due to its similarities in construction and decoration.

Reference:
Pritchard, F. (2002) Strap-ends in Egan & Pritchard (2002). p124-161.
Egan, G. and Pritchard, F. (2002) Dress Accessories. Medieval Finds from Excavations in London: 3. Museum of London / Boydell Press. London.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Period to: MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Circa AD 1350
Date to: Circa AD 1400

Dimensions and weight

Length: 44.23 mm
Width: 12.24 mm
Thickness: 2.72 mm
Weight: 5 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: Complete [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Spatial data

Region: East Midlands
County: Nottinghamshire
District: Gedling
Parish: Newstead

Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: SK5354
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 100 metre square.

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

Personal details

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Recorded by: Miss Teresa Gilmore - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Miss Teresa Gilmore - [view all attributed records]

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