WMID-F3DDE6: Post Medieval: Incomplete strap fitting or possible shoe cleat

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STRAP FITTING

Unique ID: WMID-F3DDE6

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An incomplete probable strap fitting or possible shoe cleat, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800).

The probable strap fitting is rectangular in shape, with a rectangular slot in the centre. This measures 13.2 mm in length and 4.9 mm wide.The short edges curve round to form downward pointing points (both incomplete). Traces of iron corrosion products are present at either end of the rectangular slot. Rectangular recesses are present on both long edges. No decoration is visible on the upper surface.

It measures 25.0 mm in length, 16.6 mm wide and 8.7 mm thick. The metal is 2.5 mm thick. It weighs 4.7 g.

The probable strap fitting is a mid green to brown colour with an even surface patina.

Notes:

The 3D model has been generated using the mobile phone scanning application Qlone.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1600
Date to: Circa AD 1800

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 25 mm
Width: 16.6 mm
Thickness: 8.7 mm
Weight: 4.7 g

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Secondary material: Iron
Completeness: Incomplete

Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Staffordshire (County)
District: Staffordshire Moorlands (District)
Parish or ward: Alton (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SK0541
Four figure Latitude: 52.96633956
Four figure longitude: -1.9270035
1:25K map: SK0541
1:10K map: SK04SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Found whilst out searching with a metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: WMID
Created: 2 years ago
Updated: 2 years ago

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