HESH-0171C6: Post Medieval strap fitting

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STRAP FITTING

Unique ID: HESH-0171C6

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Cast copper alloy strap fitting (belt mount) of probable post-medieval date (1500-1700). The strap fitting is circular in plan and rectangular in profile; the edges are bevelled. The front face is decorated with a cinquefoil / five petalled flower formed around a circular boss. They style of the flower is similar to the Tudor rose. The reverse face of the fitting is irregular but broadly flat and undecorated. Two cast sub-rectangular projections (hooks) extend from either end of the fitting; both of these are distorted terminating in blunt points - they have sub-rectangular shaped cross sections. These hooks would pass through the strap leather and hold the fitting in place. The fitting is a mid green colour with an abraded patina that covers all surfaces. It is bent thought movement in the plough soil. Similar examples of strap fittings can be seen in Brian Read's book 'Metal Artefacts of Antiquity' (pages 34-37).

The fitting measures 12.1mm length, 11.3mm width, is 5.6mm thick and 1.3mm thick across the plate; the mount weighs 1.2 grams.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1500
Date to: Circa AD 1700

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 12.1 mm
Width: 11.3 mm
Thickness: 5.6 mm
Weight: 1.2 g

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Shropshire Museum Service Entry Form: SHRMS: 00655

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Decoration style: Floral
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Essex (County)
District: Colchester (District)
Parish or ward: Langham (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TM0233
Four figure Latitude: 51.95877794
Four figure longitude: 0.9385525
1:25K map: TM0233
1:10K map: TM03SW
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Operations to a depth greater than 0.25m

References cited

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Recording Institution: HESH
Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 10 years ago

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