Record ID: BERK-177CB8
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy octofoil mount dating to the medieval period. The mount has eight domed lobes extending from the outer circumference of a circular domed body; the lobes are hollow on the back, as is the central boss, from the which extends the remains of a square-sectioned shank for attachment. The rear of the mount is plain and undecorated. Egan and Pritchard (1993:186-194) illustrate a range of copper alloy flower mounts which were used to adorn straps and harnesses or belts. These mounts were in common use by the middle of the 14th century and continued to be popular …
Created on: Monday 14th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 16th May 2012
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Record ID: BERK-16AE04
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy sexfoil mount dating to the medieval period. The mount has six lobed petals raised around a domed centre. The petals have trilobed terminals and each petal is defined by a narrow incised line. The central raised area contains iron corrosion on both the upper and underneath surfaces; this suggests an iron shank which is now missing. The rear of the mount is plain and undecorated. Egan and Pritchard (1993:186-194) illustrate a range of copper alloy flower mounts which were used to adorn straps and harnesses or belts. These mounts were in common use by the middle o…
Created on: Monday 14th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 16th May 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-1111E4
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete mount of Iron Age date. The mount is circular in plan with a concave reverse and convex front. The front face is decorated with a series of radiating incised lines grouped in threes around the circumference of the mount. The reverse bears the worn remains of a square sectioned attachment shank. While the exact function of this object is uncertain domed circular mounts are a feature of late Iron Age metalwork and appear on a wide range of artefact types such as sword hilts and terret rings. The metal has a light brownish-green patina and is worn. The mount is 24.1mm in…
Created on: Monday 14th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barkston Ash', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-109833
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper mount of post-medieval date. The mount is in the form of an acorn with a narrow, pointed oval section. The front face is decorated with a raised horizontal line dividing the fruit from the cupola and there is a small knop at the fruit end. From the reverse two integrally cast attachment spike project though one is incomplete. The complete spike is bent over towards the centre of the mount. The metal has a mid reddish-brown patina and is worn. The mount is 20.3mm long, 9.6mm wide, 7.5mm thick and weighs 1.9g. Numerous similar examples have been recorded …
Created on: Monday 14th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Saxton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: FAKL-D17CD6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Published
Decorative mount made from pressed sheet copper alloy, In the centre is a raised ring in which is what appears to be a flower. Either side of the ring are sets for five raised bars. While the object is damaged it appears to be more or less complete. Through each of the side elements is a 1.5mm diameter attachment hole. Decorative mounts like this were common in the 14th century.
Created on: Friday 11th May 2012
Last updated: Friday 11th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fulford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-C1BEC6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval mount. The mount is cast in copper alloy, and is elliptical in plan with a wide open centre and two integral pointed lugs. In cross-section the sides of the elipse are a shallow D shape. The mount is reddish brown with extensive patches of green corrosion, and some traces of tinning. Length 20.4mm, Width 11.3mm, Thickness (excluding lug) 1.7mm Weight 1.3g
Created on: Thursday 10th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 13th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-BDFCE2
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy vessel mount of probable late Iron Age date. The mount is a pointed ovoid in plan with a concave reverse and is decorated with the features of a human face. The hair is marked by incised lines forming a straight fringe and long sides which continue to form a beard. The eyes appear to be closed, the nose is quite pointed and the lips are downturned giving the appearance of a frown. The top of the head has a worn, sub-rectangular protrusion. The hollow reverse allows room for the lock mechanism which no longer remains. A small perforation is present throu…
Created on: Thursday 10th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Strensall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-BD8D41
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Apparently complete but worn cast copper alloy decorative plaque, possible belt fitting or mount of Roman date. The plaque (or plate) is sub-rectangular in plan and has a convex section profile from left to right. The back is plain but the front is decorated with the raised image of a boar running right. The boar is lacking detail but the eye, tusk, legs, tail & mane are all defined. The boar is closely framed within a rectangle of running diagonal lines which loosely gives the impression of a twisted rope border. The design and artefact are both very roughly executed with no fine…
Created on: Thursday 10th May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 13th September 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wickenby Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-BABA17
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Post-Medieval (1500-1700) copper alloy gilt mount or stud, with much of the gilding missing. The single shank to the reverse is bent to one side. Measures 8.75mm in length (originally c. 21mm) and weighs 3.03g. The head is square or lozengiform in shape (17.65x17.37mm), flat to the reverse (with a slight hollowing at the centre where the shank projects) and with moulded decoration to the front. The decoration is in the form of a raised central pellet, a pellet at each corner and three (smaller) pellets flanking the edges between. The remainder of the area is filled with fou…
Created on: Thursday 10th May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 10th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Easterton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-B9FFA5
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy mount of Post-medieval date. It is a flat mount with a central oval flanked with sub-rectangular shapes. Both ends are broken, one end is a broken loop, the other is flat. It measures 45.31mm in length, 18.07mm in width, 2.87mm in thickness and weighs 10.93g.
Created on: Thursday 10th May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 10th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nacton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-B90734
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval Mount with three integral lugs. The mount is circular with a dished profile. The upper surface has been decorated with five concentric rings; the sides are also decorated with concentric ridges. The reverse is undecorated and has three integral lugs protruding from the center, these are circular in cross section and terminate in a point. The mount is31.1mm in diameter, 1.6mm thick and weighs 10.80 grams.
Created on: Thursday 10th May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 10th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Margate', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-B8D511
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy object of uncertain date, possibly a mount or finial from a larger object. It has a lion's face surrounded by a mane which narrows and bends and ends in an old break. This may be due to post-depositional damage or could possibly be a broken hooked tag but there are no attachment facets. The top is flat. It measures 25.40mm in length, 15.48mm in width, 5.77mm in thickness and weighs 7.11g.
Created on: Thursday 10th May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 10th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eyke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-B84843
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Medieval belt mount. The object consists of a square plate with a central circular hole. It has protruding circular corners which almost touch each other. It has traces of surface left and patches of gilding on its surface, but is otherwise plain. The mount is 20mm long and wide. It is 1mm thick and weighs 2.45 grams.
Created on: Thursday 10th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 16th May 2012
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Record ID: SF-B789A1
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy mount of Medieval or Post-medieval date. It is lozenge shaped and domed with a hollow back. At one end it extends into an oval shape pierced by two circular holes and above this a sub-triangular knop. The other end is broken at the end of the lozenge but may well have ended in a similar way. There is an integral oval rivet on the back of the knop. It is undecorated. It measures 37.83mm in length, 16.63mm in width, 3.56mm in thickness and weighs 4.94g.
Created on: Thursday 10th May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 10th May 2012
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Record ID: SF-B76BA4
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy mount of Medieval or Post-medieval date. It is circular and domed with a hollow back and two integral circular rivets on the edge. It has a central circular indentation which is probably decorative. It measures 14.86mm in diameter, 4.37mm in height, 1.71mm in thickness and weighs 2.59g.
Created on: Thursday 10th May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 10th May 2012
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Record ID: KENT-A85192
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy hooked mount with separate rivets. The mount is roughly triangular in plan with a rounded hook protruding from the base and bending backwards. There are two separate rivets visible on the surface. Possibly from a sword belt. c. 17th Century date. The hook is 31.5mm long, 12.2mm wide, 2.1mm thick and weighs 2.61 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 9th May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 10th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Margate', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-A84CE0
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy mount of probable Post-medieval date. It is in two pieces due to an old break. It is possibly from a piece of furniture. The mount has a central domed face which is cherub-like and has a halo of curly hair, below this is an openwork pattern of floral design. It measures 71.18mm in length, 36.40mm in width, 5.65mm in thickness and weighs 16.12g.
Created on: Wednesday 9th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 9th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Foxhall', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-A82648
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a possible cast copper-alloy mount of probable Medieval date. The fragment which remains is the corner of the object which is flat in shape. There is a circular hole through the metal and the beginnings of other holes but their shape is uncertain as the remainder of the object is missing. It measures 20.64mm in length, 14.98mm in width, 3.21mm in thickness and weighs 2.59g.
Created on: Wednesday 9th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 9th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Foxhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-A7DD95
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy bar mount dating to the 11th or 12th century, probably from a book or casket. The mount is elongated in plan, plano-convex in cross-section and broken at both ends. One end is broken at a rivet hole, suggesting that the original length was much longer. The other end flattens out and begins to curve downwards, perhaps forming the cap-end to a lid or book cover. The body is decorated with two moulded animal-heads seen from above. One is next to the curved terminal and the other is near the broken rivet hole. The animal heads both have two large 'rabbit' ears and two large…
Created on: Wednesday 9th May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 10th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aby with Greenfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-A77A80
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pressed sheet copper-alloy mount. The mount is rectangular with a pelleted perimeter. The body is decorated with a large letter 'S' in the form of a serpant. The top left terminal is in the form of a dragon head while the bottom left terminal curls over in the form of a tail. A rivet hole is located at the top and bottom. The pressed metal suggests that this is post-medieval to modern in date.
Created on: Wednesday 9th May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 10th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aby with Greenfield', grid reference and parish protected.