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STRAP END

Unique ID: WILT-DC6BA8

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper alloy strap end of early medieval date, dating to the 9th Century AD. The strap end is classified as a Thomas Class A, being broadly rectangular with slowly tapering ends, especially at the 'snout' end, the strap end has been bent forwards. The strap end is divided into three areas; the 'snout', zoomorphic in design with pronounced ears, a central panel of a possible interlaced beast. The 'tail' end that has two circular rivet holes and a split in the copper sheeting for the insertion of and the attachment to a leather strap. Both rivets and the circular perforations are missing due to old breaks. The reverse is plain and undecorated.

The strap end is 39.65mm in length, 12.7mm wide, 3.1mm thick and weighs 2.68 grams.

Class: Thomas class A

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Period to: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 750
Date to: Circa AD 900

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 39.65 mm
Width: 12.7 mm
Thickness: 3.1 mm
Weight: 2.68 g

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SSWM 4263

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Incomplete

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: New Forest (District)
Parish or ward: Breamore (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU1520
Four figure Latitude: 50.97921639
Four figure longitude: -1.78770725
1:25K map: SU1520
1:10K map: SU12SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

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Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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