HAMP-19DCF2: Medieval Folding Strap Clasp

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CLASP

Unique ID: HAMP-19DCF2

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An incomplete Medieval (1250-1450) copper alloy folding strap clasp, missing its plate. The frame has slightly convex sides with a low relief transverse ridge at each outer corner. A separate copper alloy sheet roller remains intact surrounding the folding end. The strap bar is recessed for the plate.

The frame measures 15.6mm x 16.2mm (internal dimensions c.13mm x 10mm), is 4.0mm thick and weighs 1.62g. Several similar examples of folding strap clasps from London are illustrated in Egan and Pritchard (1991), p.118-9, figs.77-8.

Class: three part

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Acquired by a museum - not a Treasure case

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1250
Date to: Circa AD 1450

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 15.6 mm
Width: 16.2 mm
Thickness: 4 mm
Weight: 1.62 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 30th March 1982 - Tuesday 30th March 1982

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Winchester Collections AY 568
Museum accession number: WINCM: AY 568.969

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Incomplete

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Winchester (District)
Parish or ward: Cheriton (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU5828
Four figure Latitude: 51.04842944
Four figure longitude: -1.17396369
1:25K map: SU5828
1:10K map: SU52NE
Grid reference source: From 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 less than 0.25 m

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Recording Institution: HAMP
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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