WMID-2B7A16: Medieval to Post Medieval: Complete quatrefoil strap fitting or mount

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STRAP FITTING

Unique ID: WMID-2B7A16

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete copper alloy quatrefoil strap fitting or mount, of probable Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1650).

The mount is formed of a thick sheet moulded into a convex form with a pellet at the centre. The design consists of 4 double (layered) petals, with a groove separating each double petal. Central on the lower surface emerges a thin circular sectioned shank, with a circular copper alloy rivet rove present.

The mount measures 14.54 mm in length, 14.43 mm wide and 4.07 mm thick. It weighs 0.9 g.

The mount is a mid green colour, with an even surface patina.

Similar moulded mounts have been recorded on the PAS database including HAMP-580784 and SUSS-39D7A3. All are believed to be Medieval to Post Medieval in dating (AD 1200 to AD 1650).

Class: mount

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1650

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 14.54 mm
Width: 14.43 mm
Thickness: 4.07 mm
Weight: 0.9 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 18th May 2013

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Bedford (Unitary Authority)
District: Bedford (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Odell (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SP9458
Four figure Latitude: 52.2122104
Four figure longitude: -0.62565788
1:25K map: SP9458
1:10K map: SP95NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Found whilst searching with a metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: WMID
Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 10 years ago

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