SUSS-CBFEB3: Post Medieval Strap Fitting Toggle-Clasp

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STRAP FITTING

Unique ID: SUSS-CBFEB3

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A nearly complete cast copper-alloy unclassified strap fitting or toggle-clasp, probably dating to between the 16th to 17th centuries AD. Read Early Post Medieval Type 3. The toggle-clasp is cast in one piece, with moulded relief that begins with a sub-rectangular segment that has two small knops protruding symmetrically at either side; beneath this, the clasp scallops inward, followed by the central circular perforation, around which a further three small knops protrude symmetrically from either side; the clasp scallops inward again, ending in a small horizontal bar and circular knop. The upper segment of the clasp at the first inward scalloping point has one circular iron rivet still intact. Nothing is left in the circular perforation to suggest it held a large rivet or other fitting. The toggle-clasp is flat, although has been bent slightly from damage. No further decoration is visible.

The mount measures 26.2mm long, 10.2mm wide,1.4mm thick on the central section and weighs 1.38 grams. Cf. Read 2008, p. 209, no. 757.

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 1500
Date to: Circa AD 1700

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 26.2 mm
Width: 10.2 mm
Thickness: 1.4 mm
Weight: 1.38 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 11th November 2013

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Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: East Sussex (County)
District: Wealden (District)
Parish or ward: Long Man (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TQ5603
Four figure Latitude: 50.80555913
Four figure longitude: 0.21262249
1:25K map: TQ5603
1:10K map: TQ50SE
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Date is that first reported and recorded.
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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

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