Record ID: WMID-53A442 - POST MEDIEVAL strap fitting

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STRAP FITTING

Unique ID: WMID-53A442

Object type certainty: Certain

A resized image of Post-medieval copper-alloy strap fitting

A cast copper-alloy post-medieval strap fitting, probably from a sword belt or sword belt hanger of 16th century date. The fitting has a single circular attachment loop from which emerges an integrally cast trefoil shaped plate. The plate has curvilinear decoration on the front and two rivet holes with the residue of corroded iron rivets within. The fitting has a dark green patina. It measures 30.21 mm long, 13.51 mm wide, 3.35 mm thick and weighs 3.1 grams.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Circa AD 1500
Date to: Circa AD 1600

Dimensions and weight

Length: 30.21 mm
Width: 13.51 mm
Thickness: 3.35 mm
Weight: 3.1 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: West Midlands
County: Warwickshire
District: Warwick
Parish: Wroxall

Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: SP2172
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: Character undetermined [scope notes]

Discovery dates

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

Personal details

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Recorded by: Dr Tom Brindle - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Dr Tom Brindle - [view all attributed records]

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