Record ID: SUR-7B6831 - EARLY MEDIEVAL stirrup

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STIRRUP

Unique ID: SUR-7B6831

Object type certainty: Certain

A resized image of Early medieval: Stirrup-strap mount

A large late Saxon (Anglo-Scandinavian) stirrup-strap mount belonging to Williams Class A Type 1. The height of the mount, including the bent flange is 75.03mm. The flange is angled slightly downwards and there is a prominent tear just above it which has caused the upper part of the mount to twist to one side. This damage was probably caused during use. The design, which is characteristic of mounts of Type 1, shows two linear beasts in profile with curling crests. Between the beasts is a pair of opposed spirals and an upright lobe. Below the apex loop is a pair of parallel lines (a fillet). Passing through the flange is a pair of iron rivets.

Class: Strap mount
Sub class: Williams Class A Type 1

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Ascribed Culture: Anglo-Scandinavian [scope notes| view all attributed records]
Date from: Circa AD 1020
Date to: Circa AD 1100

Dimensions and weight

Length: 75.03 mm
Width: 31 mm
Weight: 28.12 g
Quantity: 1

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Secondary material: Iron [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: South East And London
County: Buckinghamshire
District: Wycombe
Parish: Little Marlow

Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: SU8789
The map has been degraded and provides an approximate location with a degree of random obfuscation.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

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

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st August 2011 - Wednesday 31st August 2011

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: B11-439

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