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MOUNT
Unique ID: BH-53F056
Object type certainty: Probably
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status: Awaiting validation 
A copper-alloy mount of probable Roman date. The closest example which could be found for this piece is an artefact from South Shields, Tyne and Wear (see Miket, 1983, fig. 73, no. 100). Such mounts are well attested from Roman sites. The majority are probably strap-fittings associated with horse harnesses. The central portion of the mount is sub-rectangular and is decorated with two moulded transverse bands, each with a ridge at its base. The underside of this portion is hollow. At the top, the central portion tapers sharply before widening into an inverted drop-shaped terminal with a transverse ridge at its base and a narrow rivet extending from its underside. Beneath the central portion, the object tapers gradually into a backward-facing hook. In the aforementioned example from South Shields this hook continues into a thin, strap-like arm which extends back to the top of the mount. It is possible that this piece would have been of similar form. The surfaces of the object are corroded. It measures 35.7mm long, 8.9mm wide and 13.7mm thick. The weight is 5.33g.
Class: Strap fitting (probably)
Subsequent actions
Current location of find: With finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 43
Date to: Circa AD 410
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 35.7 mm
Width: 8.9 mm
Thickness: 13.7 mm
Weight: 5.33 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 10th January 2009
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Ver 09/8 - 5
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Uncertain
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: North Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: Baldock
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
| Author | Publication Year | Title | Publication Place | Publisher | Pages | Reference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miket, R. | 1983 | The Roman Fort at south Shields: Excavation of the Defences | Tyne and Wear County Council Museums | fig. 73 |
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