Record ID: SWYOR-063B82
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, copper alloy, medieval horse harness pendant, dating from 1300-1400AD. The pendant is quatrefoil in shape, with a small, pointed protrusion between each of the lobes. One of the lobes extends into a flattened suspension loop at right angles to the plane of the main body. The pendant carries the device of a saltire with a central dot. This dot appears to penetrate completely through the pendant, being visible on the underside, and may be some form of copper alloy rivet. There are traces of silvering remaining on the saltire, while traces of gilding remain in the field. The pend…
Created on: Thursday 23rd October 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 30th March 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-051732
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn copper alloy harness pendant of Medieval date. The pendant is flat and quatrefoil in plan. At the top of the quatrefoil is an integral circular suspension loop set at right angles to the front face and with a circular perforation. The suspension loop has worn away at the very top end and has a slight break. The front face of the pendant is decorated with a central, triangular shaped shield containing a lion rampant. Above, to the left and right are the remains of additional heraldic elements that are too poorly preserved to allow for close identification. There are perhaps …
Created on: Thursday 23rd October 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hitcham', grid reference and parish protected.