SWYOR-0520C4: Early Medieval Thomas Class A strap end

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STRAP END

Unique ID: SWYOR-0520C4

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy strap-end of Thomas's class A type 1 (Trewhiddle style) dating from the Early Medieval period, AD 800 - 900. There are two rivet holes at the split attachment end; below these is a palmette, and then a Trewhiddle-style backward facing animal. Traces of niello survive on the background of the central panel. The closed end is a zoomorphic terminal with ears, eyes and nostrils clearly moulded. The strap end has a length of 34.4mm, is 11.9mm wide and 3.8mm thick. 4.27g. The metal has a grey green patina. One corner of the attachment end is missing, as is much of the back plate of the split. For reference see The Finds Research Group AD700-1700, datasheets 25-40, no 32 p. 2-3.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Ascribed Culture: Anglo-Saxon style
Date from: Circa AD 800
Date to: Circa AD 900

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 34.4 mm
Width: 11.9 mm
Thickness: 3.8 mm
Weight: 4.27 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 21st September 2014 - Sunday 21st September 2014

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 2383

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Decoration style: Zoomorphic
Completeness: Incomplete
Surface Treatment: Inlaid with niello

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Harrogate (District)
Parish or ward: Wighill (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SE4746
Four figure Latitude: 53.90803348
Four figure longitude: -1.28606245
1:25K map: SE4746
1:10K map: SE44NE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: SWYOR
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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