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MOUNT
Unique ID: DENO-012855
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
An incomplete copper alloy strap mount of the Post Medieval period, dating from AD 1600 - 1700.
The copper alloy strap fitting is circular and slightly domed and is hollow on the underside. The overall decorative design consists of three concentric-low-relief grooves with a central boss. The reverse face of the fitting is irregular and undecorated. Two cast sub-oval sectioned projections (hooks) extend from either end of the fitting.
The object is a dark brown in colour with an even patina. Abrasion caused by movment whilst within the plough soil may have resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail. Other examples have also been recorded on the database including WAW-2A2216.
From WAW-2A2216: Strap fittings have been in use from the late Medieval to Post Medieval period. Egan (2005; p. 39) comments that when they were used as dress accessories and continued on horse harness straps into the 18th century.
Notes:
No dimensions available. Find spot centred on parish.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1600
Date to: Exactly AD 1700
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st January 2008 - Wednesday 31st December 2008
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: E6185
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Walkington
Spatial coordinates
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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