Record ID: KENT-F2623C
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy openwork zoomorphic strirrup-strap mount, dating from the Early Medieval period (c.AD 1000 - 1200).  Description: Only the upper part of the mount remains. This consists of a zoomorphic head  in relief, surrounded by an openwork design: one central perforation above the beast's head, two to each side and the remains of two larger perforations below. The surviving edges of the object are scalloped. The object has a smooth, even, mid-brown patina. Measurements: Length: 17.8mm; width: 21.9mm; thickness: 5.0mm; weight: 2.92g. Discussion: Thi…
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: KENT-F37391
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy stirrup strap mount (Williams Class B, Type 3) of early medieval date (c.1000-1100). Description: The mount is trapezoid in plan, wider at the top and narrower at the flat, flanged base. The plate has a raised animal head at its centre and an symmetrical arrangement of four irregularly-shaped apertures either side, with one of these being closed over. At both corners of the top edge of circular apertures for rivets which are now missing. The edges of the plate here are moulded, possibly in the shape of facing beasts' heads. The flan…
Created on: Tuesday 6th December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2023
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Record ID: KENT-3B350D
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy stirrup strap mount (Williams Class A, Type 12) of early medieval date (c.1000-1100). Description: The mount is lozenge in plan with a circular loop at the apex and flat, flanged base. The plate has a raised saltire at the centre dividing into into four 'closed' lozenge recesses. There are slightly raised knops a the two corners of the plate and either side of the base of the loop and three at the flange. The flange remains in-tact. Iron corrosion is present on the reverse from the rivets at the flange and loop. The object has a…
Created on: Thursday 3rd November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 6th December 2022
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Record ID: KENT-8135F6
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy stirrup strap mount of early medieval date (c. 1000 – 1150).  Description: The strap mount was diamond or lozenge shaped in form, one corner of which is now missing. It has an openwork plate with a saltire cross at the centre. The mount has a shallow central circular moulded raised knop and seven further circular moulded raised shallow knops on the outer corners of the saltire cross and a further one in the centre of the base of the mount. There was originally an integral projection with a rounded top that extended vertica…
Created on: Thursday 13th October 2022
Last updated: Friday 10th February 2023
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Record ID: KENT-D935E8
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy stirrup strap mount (Williams Class A, Type 8) of medieval date (c.1000-1100). Description: The mount is sub-triangular in plan with a zoomorphic head terminal at the apex and smaller projecting heads on either side of the base. The decoration consists of a series of looping and bifurcating tendrils which end in lobes. The flange remains in-tact. Iron corrosion is present on the reverse from the rivets. The object has a light red-brown patina. Measurements:  length: 55.5mm; width: 42.4mm; thickness(including flange and rivets): 8mm; weig…
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 19th October 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-BE5D67
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy stirrup strap mount (Williams Class A, Type 1) of early medieval date (1000-1100). Sub-pentagon shaped plate with a rounded apex and  three symmetrical protruding knops on each side. There are three rivet fixing attachment positions, one in the top centre and two equally spaced just above the base with two rivets remaining in place. The reverse has an integrally cast incomplete 13.3mm wide fillet of flat plate protruding at right angles just above the base. The surface displays a reddish copper colour with patches of green patin…
Created on: Tuesday 4th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd November 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-86F1B8
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy stirrup strap mount (Williams Class A, Type 12) of early medieval date (c.1000-1100). A saltire cross three of the four lozenges survive,with just two of its original rivets or pellets - the rivet at the base is definitely a rivet but the central pellet is not visible on the reverse.  There is a reverse step or stand at the base 6.2mm deep X 18.35mm wide.  Dusty olive green patina with darker green rivets and edges. Measurements:  27.18mm tall, 27.75mm wide, 6.2mm thick  Weighs 7.1g. Read "Metal Artefacts of Antiquity…
Created on: Wednesday 7th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd November 2022
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Record ID: KENT-70A4C2
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy object of uncertain function. Dated, based on decoration to the 10th or early 11th century. Description: The object takes the form of a semi-cylindrical sheath with a convex exterior. There are twin collars either side of a wide panel the radius of the object cast in high relief. The decoration consists of interlinked loose vine work typical of the Winchester Style. Past one collar the object narrows slightly to form a flat semicircular-sectioned flange surviving 10.51mm in length from the collar. The opposite end terminates in a break just past th…
Created on: Thursday 7th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 7th July 2022
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Record ID: KENT-A9690C
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy stirrup strap mount (Williams Class A, Type 8) of medieval date (c.1000-1100). Description: The mount is sub-triangular in plan with a zoomorphic head terminal at the apex and smaller projecting heads on either side of the base. The decoration consists of a series of looping and bifurcating tendrils which end in lobes, much of which, along with features of the beasts, is now obscured due to iron corrosion from the in-situ rivets. The flange also remains in-tact.  Measurements:  length: 50.2mm; width: 28.9mm; thickness(including…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd February 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 20th June 2023
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Record ID: SUR-FF9BB1
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy stirrup strap mount of Williams Class A, Type 1, dating to the 11th century AD. The plate is sub triangular, with incised decoration comprising addorsed beast heads with interlaced bodies and incised details of the eyes and mouth. The brow and snout of each head project to form lobes to each side, with tendrils running back from the brows to smaller flanking lobes at the tapering upper portion of the plate, where the loop around the upper rivet hole has broken off. The lower edge of the plate has a pair of rivet holes containing the remnants of rusted iron rivets w…
Created on: Thursday 13th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 13th January 2022
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Record ID: KENT-9F894C
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy Anglo-Saxon/Anglo-Scandinavian stirrup terminal of medieval date (c.1000-1100). Description: The terminal is in the form of a stylised animal or beast. The body of the object consists of an elongated semi-circular sectioned arm with a wide transverse collar at its upper edge that has a narrower collar above and below it. The arm itself is crescentic in cross-section but still encloses the remains of the iron stirrup. The arm extends into an ornate zoomorphic terminal which is in the form of a crested coiled creature that curves back on itself and joi…
Created on: Monday 27th December 2021
Last updated: Thursday 20th January 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-109953
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded and incomplete cast copper alloy stirrup strap mount, 27.67mm in length and of Williams Class A Type 10A dating to the 11th century AD. The mount is convex and sub-triangular in shape, with two large drilled rivet holes on the lower edge. The front has a moulded motif of a beast (lion or dog) facing left, with front paw raised and head bent back and facing upwards with open jaw. The reverse is concave with a small flange at the lower edge. The apical attachment lug has broken away. Measurements: Length: 27.67 mm, Width: 26.8 mm, Thickness: 2.55 mm and Weight: 9.1…
Created on: Thursday 21st October 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 18th January 2022
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Record ID: KENT-0538D2
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and very worn cast copper-alloy stirrup strap mount (Williams Class A, Type 11A) of medieval date (c.1070-1140). Description: The mount is broadly triangular in shape with a flat lower edge and slightly curving convex sides terminating in a trefoil terminal with central rivet hole. On one side, the terminal has broken slightly. The front has a moulded motif of a beast (lion or dog) facing left, with front paw raised and head bent back and facing upwards with open jaws. The lower edge has a flange to the rear with two attachment holes above. The mount has a dark brow…
Created on: Friday 8th October 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 15th February 2022
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Record ID: KENT-D2A980
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early-Medieval Anglo-Scandinavian (11th Century), copper-alloy stirrup-strap mount of Williams Class A, type 11a. Description: The mount consists of a sub-triangular plate, with a trilobed apex consisting of two scrolled volutes flanking the apex suspension loop. The plate is decorated with a finely detailed beast (possibly a lion), in relatively high relief, standing right with right forepaw raised, looking upwards with mouth open, and tail curving between its legs and over its back. The base of the plate features two circular rivet holes, with a small, right angled flange pr…
Created on: Tuesday 25th May 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 13th October 2021
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Record ID: KENT-CC0E3D
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy stirrup strap mount of Williams Class A, Type 11 of unclassified sub-type, dating c.11th century. Description: The strap mount is near complete but missing its apex. The mount has a body with convex rounded sides with a flat base and narrows towards the apex. The mount is openwork with a backward facing beast left with the sides forming a frame for the beast. The field of the beast is entirely openwork. Below the beast is a solid rectangular panel with two rivet holes and a right angle flange. The mount has a light orangey brown patination. Me…
Created on: Tuesday 6th October 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 9th March 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-80E2E2
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy and iron Anglo-Scandinavian stirrup strap mount of Williams' class A, type 11c, dating c. 1000-1125. The mount is broadly triangular in plan, with a straight base and slightly curving sides that extend outwards from a circular perforated lug (now clogged with iron corrosion products) at its apex. Coincident with the base of the object is an inwardly-projecting flange with a rounded edge and circular aperture at its midpoint (also clogged with ferrous corrosion). On its front face, the mount is decorated by a zoomorphic motif in raised relief of a lion…
Created on: Saturday 15th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 21st May 2020
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Record ID: KENT-536EEB
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and heavily worn and abraded copper-alloy stirrup-strap mount, dating from the 11th century, Williams Class B, Type 3, Group 9 (probably). Description: The mount is heavily abraded but would have been roughly rectangular in plan with scalloped edges, and a pierced flange at a 45 degree angle. The main body has a clear animal mask. The animal mask dominates the main body of the mount, it has clearly defined almond shaped eyes, snub a nose and large rounded eyebrows emanating from the bridge of the nose, this is all cast in relief with slightly concave up surface to t…
Created on: Thursday 13th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 11th March 2021
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Record ID: KENT-BDE7F9
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy stirrup strap mount of the Early Medieval to Medieval period, dating from AD 1000 - AD 1100, probably of Williams Class B, Type 2, possibly Group 4 related (Webley 2014, 354). Description: The open work plate is rectangular in shape and D shaped in section with a projecting knop at the apex for a rivet. The iron rivet survives as corrosion. The central field of the mount is formed from a human figure with outstretched arms. The head is broadly triangular in plan with a curved upper edge, the body is sub-lozenged with two arms which narrow sharply before f…
Created on: Thursday 6th February 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 12th February 2020
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Record ID: KENT-AA7AD6
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragment of late Early Medieval (Anglo-Scandinavian) iron stirrup including a copper-alloy zoomorphic stirrup terminal probably of c.1th century. Description: The stirrup terminal consists of a sub-triangular shaped fitting with a hollow reverse, with a small perpendicular lip used to fit the terminal into the larger stirrup. The upper segment of the stirrup terminal is open and maybe damaged, remaining concave at the top. It is possible that this terminal had a much longer upper segment, which would have had further diagnostic elements. The outer surface of the low…
Created on: Wednesday 5th February 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 12th February 2020
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Record ID: KENT-9B45E1
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete cast copper-alloy later Early-Medieval openwork stirrup strap mount, of Williams Class B, Type 3, Group 2, dating to the 11th century. Description: It is sub-pentagonal shape, with sides tapering towards the top from about two-thirds of the way up. The mount has broken across its apex revet hole. At the base of the mount where the stirrup would have hung it has a flange projecting at roughly right angles to the face of the mount. the Flange has two rivet holes drilled through it, one has worn across its diameter. The decoration is cast in high relief and con…
Created on: Tuesday 4th February 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 12th February 2020
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