2012-01-24 11:48:43 Wakefield Volunteer wakefield 2012-01-26 12:24:00 Amy Downes acooper SWYOR-E9A9A7 HARNESS PENDANT A cast, copper alloy, medieval harness pendant dating from 1300-1450AD. The pendant is square with a recessed central circle containing a device in the form of a crown, or perhaps a castle gate or archway with three towers, the central tower being taller than the two flanking ones. The central recess is set with red enamel, most of which remains, and is surrounded by a design of pellets and circles. In the centre of the upper side is a flat suspension arm with a collar, pierced for connection to the upper part of the fitting. A short section of the pendant suspension mount and the copper alloy connecting pin remain in place. The pendant has a dark brown patina. It is 25.6mm long, 14.3mm wide and 6mm thick. It weighs 3.34gm. Similar pendants are illustrated in the London Museum Medieval Catalogue, Lancaster House, 1940, pages 118-122. Compare also LIN-3879A6, NMS-926ED2 and NARC-91C233 which are matching examples. A cast, copper alloy, medieval harness pendant dating from 1300-1450AD. The pendant is square with a recessed central circle containing a device in the form of a crown, or perhaps a castle gate or archway with three towers, the central tower being taller than the two flanking ones. The central re... Copper alloy Cast MEDIEVAL MEDIEVAL 1300 1450 33.1 25.6 6 Fair Incomplete 2012-01-24 11:48:43 NOTTINGHAMSHIRE BASSETLAW BLYTH POINT( ) From Finder SK68NW SK6288 29.06.2003 Metal detector 1 SWYOR Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2012 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.