Record ID: PUBLIC-933950 - MEDIEVAL strap end

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STRAP END

Unique ID: PUBLIC-933950

Object type certainty: Certain

A cast copper alloy Medieval composite strap end, probably dating to the 14th century. It is sub rectangular in plan, with a rounded end, and with a projection at the end in the shape of a trefoil. There is a copper alloy rivet at the other end where one of the sheet plates has broken off at the circular terminal. The remaining plate has broken across the end at a slight angle. It is in fair condition with a dark green patina. It measures 34.17mm x 14.11mm and weighs 4.3 grams.

Also see KENT-2D1C44, LEIC-B40247, LEIC-133E33, NLM-962455 and NMS-D70983.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Circa AD 1270
Date to: Circa AD 1450

Dimensions and weight

Length: 34.17 mm
Width: 14.11 mm
Thickness: 3.09 mm
Weight: 4.3 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: Yorkshire And The Humber
County: East Riding Of Yorkshire
District: East Riding Of Yorkshire
Parish: North Cave

Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: SE9132
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 1 metre square.

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

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 21st December 2008

Personal details

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

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