Record ID: LVPL-D4D008
Object type: CLOTHING FASTENING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a 17th century copper alloy clothing fastener. It is circular in plan and decorated with vertical incised lines. It is hollow and semi-circular in section. At the right is a moulded terminal. The left end is broken, this is where the hook would have been.
Created on: Thursday 21st February 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-9C98A7
Object type: CLOTHING FASTENING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy post medieval - modern snake form belt hook fastener: dimensions 39.60mm x 18.52mm x 4.44mm and weight 10.81gms. One end of the fastener terminates in an expanded snake's head. The object is expanded at the main body of the snake. At the other end it tapers to a tail. The tail has been pulled further from the body than has the head. The strap fitting is decorated on both faces. Both faces are divided by a central line with close parrallel lines on one side of the sentral line and scales on the other. Although snake form belt hooks were used between 1550 and 1700 t…
Created on: Wednesday 6th February 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Southease', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-CEA933
Object type: CLOTHING FASTENING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval incomplete cast copper-alloy clothing fastener. Sub triangular in shape with two side attachment loops and the remains of a probable third loop at the 'apex'. The item is flat and plain on the reverse with low relief moulded floriate decoration on the front. It is most probably one half of a hook and eye style fastening with this half being the eye component. Fittings of this type are typically dated c.1650-1750.
Created on: Monday 22nd October 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-F9BC22
Object type: CLOTHING FASTENING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a Post Medieval cast copper alloy dress or strap fitting, possibly a hooked tag (1500-1700 AD). The trapezoidal fragment represents probably around 40% of the original artefact. The tag or fitting might originally have been hand-shaped, and probably would have contained an openwork flower with six petals, two of which now remain. The fitting has moulded decoration on the obverse and a flat back which is undecorated. The shortest of the outside edges has a scar at each corner, where what was probably a rectangular attachment loop has broken off. The fragment is very worn and…
Created on: Tuesday 18th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Firle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-0174E0
Object type: CLOTHING FASTENING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver loop fastener of 16th century AD date. A similar loop fastening from Ipswich was reported through the Treasure Act (Treasure Annual Report 2001; fig. 151). Silver loop formed into one large loop and two smaller ones for attachment to textile. On the front at the centre is an applied disc with knop and filigree ornament. Measures 18.4mm long, 10.7mm wide and 2.7mm thick. The weight is 1.04g. Treasure number 2006 T584.
Created on: Wednesday 13th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hemingford Grey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-7D9394
Object type: CLOTHING FASTENING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy S-shaped belt fastener of probable late 16th to 17th century AD date (H. Geake; 2001; pp. 36). The cast object takes the form of the heads and necks of two serpents or birds. The moulded surface decoration is executed on all sides of the fitting but is heavily corroded and difficult to decipher. On each head the eyes and open mouth are visible and there is crest on top. The necks are of sub-circular section and increase in diameter towards the centre of the object, where there is a moulded band. The surface appears to have been tinned. The fastener measures 30.1mm …
Created on: Thursday 7th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hockliffe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-7D0728
Object type: CLOTHING FASTENING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy belt mount of probable 17th or 18th century AD date. It has been suggested that these mounts may have been worn with naval uniform. For a similar example see PAS record no. BH-F68964. The piece is roughly tongue-shaped, tapering from top to bottom, with a rounded terminal. At the upper end is a flat protrusion - this is part or all of the tab which would have been bent backwards in order to secure the mount to the belt. The mount itself has moulded decoration on its upper surface. At the top, where the object is at its widest, there appears to be the head …
Created on: Thursday 7th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kensworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-EEBCE4
Object type: CLOTHING FASTENING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy S-shaped belt fastener of probable late 16th to 17th century AD date (H. Geake; 2001; pp. 36). The cast object takes the form of the heads and necks of two serpents or swans. The moulded surface decoration is executed on all sides of the fitting. Each head has a beak-like nose, well defined ring-shaped eyes and, along the length of the neck, moulded feathers or scales. The two animals are separated by a double moulded band which is depicted on each side as holding in place a bundle of sticks or similar. The object is slightly corroded. It measures 43.9mm long, 21.9mm …
Created on: Thursday 31st May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Potters Bar', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-4657B2
Object type: CLOTHING FASTENING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval clothing fastener cast in copper alloy (c. 1750 - c. 1810 AD). The fastener is made up of a central circular element (Dia.: 19.1mm), at one end of which is a rectangular attachment loop and at the other end of which is a perpendicular circular attachment loop (internal dia.: 4.7mm). The rectangular loop is slightly bent in profile. The main element of the fastener is concave in the centre of the lower surface. On the upper surface a lion's head is moulded in relief. The eyes, nose, mouth and mane are all moulded, with incisions picking out the fur on the mane. Traces…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Botley CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-F68964
Object type: CLOTHING FASTENING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy belt mount of probable 17th or 18th century AD date. The object has been cast as one piece and the upper end bent back on itself to form a loop which could have been attached to a belt. The upper side takes the form of an elongated tongue-shaped moulding. At the top is a raised transverse ridge and below this is a cherub-like winged head. The narrow bottom end is occupied by a smaller human head. The folded rear portion (now bent out of alignment) has a much wider irregular plate and is bordered at the top by a transverse groove. The artefact measures 4…
Created on: Wednesday 25th April 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Totternhoe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-F5A315
Object type: CLOTHING FASTENING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy s-shaped belt fastener of probable 17th to 19th century AD date. The object is slightly bent but has little wear or corrosion. It is three-dimensional, each hooked end taking the form of the neck and head of a bird, probably a swan. A central band which passes around the object separates the two animals. Each half of this band has a groove with a central raised pellet and two raised lozenges; this is bordered on each side by a raised ridge. Moulded leaves protrude from either side of the central band. The upper two thirds of the swan's necks are covered with moulded f…
Created on: Wednesday 25th April 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Totternhoe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CPAT-938213
Object type: CLOTHING FASTENING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small copper-alloy artefact in the form of a flattened bar terminating in 3 prongs at one end with a small hook or loop on the back. A belt mount, clothing fastener or just possibly a broken book clasp.
Created on: Tuesday 27th March 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CORN-7A96E7
Object type: CLOTHING FASTENING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper-alloy clothing fastener, possibly a sword belt hanger. Rectangular loop attached to an oval boss with a lion's head motif in high relief. There is an integral circular attachment loop set at right angles to the boss. The outer edge of the loop and boss has engraved cable decoration. The upper surface of the boss would have originally been gilded but none of this survives. Probably a naval fastener as similar examples were recovered from the wreck of HMS Innocence and are on display at Portsmouth Historic Ships Yard. Similar to HAMP1024 and HAMP2958 on the database. 18…
Created on: Sunday 12th November 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Padstow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-37CA55
Object type: CLOTHING FASTENING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probably late 16th - 17th Century. Copper alloy, cast, belt or strap loop type fastener. Length=32mm, Width=19mm, Thickness=9mm, Weight=6.4g. Circular type of robust clothing fastener with attachment loop at 90 degrees. to the decorated front. The body is convex with rounded rectangular attachment plate that still contains two small separate rivets. The circular centre section has an inverted, rounded shield motif although damaged appears to be plain within a border which like the background has stipped surface. Traces of silvering on the front and lacquer, now black in colour on the back.
Created on: Monday 16th October 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-CCAF96
Object type: CLOTHING FASTENING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable copper-alloy disc-attachment of late Roman to early Early-medieval date. This category of artefact was identified by Hawkes and Dunning (1961; pp. 65) as an example of the so-called 'Soldiers and settlers' material of the late 4th to 5th century AD. It is thought that the function of such objects was to link two or more leather belts or straps. The object has a circular disc with a small projection at the top and an integral tang at the bottom. The bottom of the disc tapers smoothly into the tang, the end of which is bent forwards so that the bulbous end (possibly the res…
Created on: Friday 29th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bedford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-E66594
Object type: CLOTHING FASTENING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy strap fastener. Late Iron Age 1st century AD in date. Boss form fastener within an ‘eye’ shape oval lozenge attached to a solid shank. This shank tapers outwards to the opposing boss terminus. The reverse of the topmost boss demonstrates the original position of the attachment loop although this is broken. The piece is suffering greatly from bronze disease. Used as cloak fasteners and for military equipment.
Created on: Wednesday 18th January 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dalton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-BB5A45
Object type: CLOTHING FASTENING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy decorative clothes fastener. Dates to the post-medieval era 1700-1800 AD and is probably naval in association. The boss has moulded decoration and depicts the face of a lion in relief with a surrounding border divided by diagonal lines to represent a mane. At the midpoint of one side of and perpendicular to the boss is attached a small circular loop for fastening purposes. The strap loop is on the opposing side and is almost oval in form. For a similar parallel see HAMP-1024.
Created on: Monday 16th January 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-967778
Object type: CLOTHING FASTENING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rectangular belt fitting with 'lattice' decoration (probably enamelled, now missing). Possibly military. On the back there are 2 integrally cast rivets, 1 of which is now missing. At one end there is evidence of a loop for suspension or other use which is now missing.
Created on: Friday 9th December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Driffield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CORN-CED143
Object type: CLOTHING FASTENING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Published
Gilt copper-alloy clothing fastener, possibly a sword belt hanger. Rectangular loop attached to an oval boss with a lion's head motif in high relief. There is an integral circular attachment loop set at right angles to the boss. The outer edge of the loop and boss has engraved cable decoration. The upper surface of the boss has been gilded and some of this survives. Probably a naval fastener as similar examples were recovered from the wreck of HMS Innocence and are on display at Portsmouth Historic Ships Yard. Similar to HAMP1024 and HAMP2958 on the database. 18th century
Created on: Saturday 5th November 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-048CD1
Object type: CLOTHING FASTENING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy clothes fastener. The object appears to be only part of something. A curved half cylinder of copper alloy plate forms the main part of the artefact; the front surface of this is decorated with a series of parallel criss-cross lines. This design is then frames within a raise line around the edges of the plate. The cylinder shape in wider at one end than the other, it tapers to the thinner end. A small, thin, tapering projection extends from the middle of the thinner end of the half cylinder. The reverse is undecorated. An almost identical object has been described in…
Created on: Thursday 8th September 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.