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HARNESS FITTING
Unique ID: NMS-840EB5
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Late Saxon incomplete bridle mount or cheek piece decorated with engraved Ringerike style ornament. A terminal loop joins a D-section shank on which there is a small boss before an expansion with moulded sides. An arm projecting at right angles from the junction is also moulded and has engraved decoration. It is pierced near the end by a rectangular hole that is round and countersunk on the reverse, and is surrounded by a small amount of iron staining. The junction is pierced by a similar rectangular hole slightly off-centre. The reverse of the junction is very roughly finished and there are only slight indication of roundness and no countersinking. The far side of the junction is broken, but it is very likely that a matching short length of D-section shank and loop is missing, broken off just before a small boss. If so then the length can be estimated at 78mm. Height, from base of junction to end of arm 50mm. 11th century.
Cited by Williams (2007, 4-5)
Class:
strap link
Sub class: double ended
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1000
Date to: Circa AD 1100
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 78 mm
Width: 50 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 19th May 2004
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Other reference numbers
SMR reference number: 33171
Materials and construction
References cited
| Author | Publication Year | Title | Publication Place | Publisher | Pages | Reference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williams, D. | 2007 | Anglo-Scandinavian Horse Harness Fittings. FRG datasheet 39 | London | Finds Research Group | 4-5 |
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