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Record ID: SF-123771
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy late Roman 'amphora-shaped' strap end, in the study by Bishop and Coulston (1993, 175, fig 126, no 7), these types are associated with fourth century Dominate belt-furniture. This is a large example and is complete apart from one fragment of the handle area of the amphora which is missing due to an old break. It measures 75.95mm in length and 29.35mm in width.
The attachment end is split and has a shaped edge with two rivet holes through it. The falring split attachment end tapers into the neck of the 'amphora' with open work handles. The main body of t…
Created on: Monday 2nd April 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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This findspot is known as 'Melton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: CAM-0EF821
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy strap end dating to the thirteenth or fourteenth centuries AD. The strap end comprises a rectangular plate which tapers slightly towards its terminal and ends in a small knop. The attachment end is split to accommodate a strap and possesses one circular perforation. The strap end measures 21mm in length and 14mm in width.
Created on: Monday 2nd April 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: CAM-0EA756
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: City of Peterborough
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy strap end dating to the late fourteenth or early fifteenth centuries AD. The strap end comprises a hollow, rectangular attachment plate; the upper surface of which is decorated with an incised letter 'M' surrounded by rocker work patterns. The attachment plate extends to an hour glass shaped body with circumferential ribbed mouldings; beyond the body, there extends an openwork terminal comprising two arched projections with scroll motifs flanking an eagle looking over its shoulder. The eagle's feathers are rendered as incised lines. The strap end measures 57m…
Created on: Monday 2nd April 2007
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: CAM-0E1731
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: City of Peterborough
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy strap end dating to the ninth or tenth centuries AD. The strap end comprises a cast rectangular section plate, the terminal is missing but the split attachment plates are intact. The upper surface of the strap end is decorated with incised patterns. From the attachment end working downwards these comprise a cross within a semi-circle, three chevrons, two opposing crescents marked out with hatching and three further chevrons. The underside of the strap end is plain. It measures 29mm in length and 7mm in width.
Created on: Monday 2nd April 2007
Last updated: Thursday 20th March 2014
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