WMID-53A442: Post-medieval copper-alloy strap fitting

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STRAP FITTING

Unique ID: WMID-53A442

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A cast copper-alloy post-medieval strap fitting, probably from a sword belt or sword belt hanger of 16th century date. The fitting has a single circular attachment loop from which emerges an integrally cast trefoil shaped plate. The plate has curvilinear decoration on the front and two rivet holes with the residue of corroded iron rivets within. The fitting has a dark green patina. It measures 30.21 mm long, 13.51 mm wide, 3.35 mm thick and weighs 3.1 grams.

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 1500
Date to: Circa AD 1600

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 30.21 mm
Width: 13.51 mm
Thickness: 3.35 mm
Weight: 3.1 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st August 2011 - Wednesday 31st August 2011

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Secondary material: Iron
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Warwickshire (County)
District: Warwick (District)
Parish or ward: Beausale, Haseley, Honiley and Wroxall (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SP2172
Four figure Latitude: 52.345676
Four figure longitude: -1.693155
1:25K map: SP2172
1:10K map: SP27SW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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Recording Institution: WMID
Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 12 years ago

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