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STRAP END

Unique ID: LIN-588C6A

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A late Saxon copper alloy strap end, Thomas type A. The strap-end is tongue-shaped and has two rivet holes at the bifurcated attachment-end. The terminal is in the form of an animal head; it is much worn, however, and only two large oval ears are visible. The body is lozengiform and contains a worm nielloed panel perhaps depicting a beast.

Class: Thomas type A

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 800
Date to: Circa AD 1000

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 41 mm
Width: 12 mm
Thickness: 3 mm

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete
Surface Treatment: Inlaid with niello

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: East Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Near Wragby

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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