BERK-C7CD6C: Early-medieval strap end: Class E2 strap end

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STRAP END

Unique ID: BERK-C7CD6C

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A complete lead alloy late Early medieval (Anglo-Scandinavian) tongue-shaped strap-end of Thomas' Class E Type 1. The strap end is tongue shaped in plan with heavy raised lead alloy decoration in the classic Winchester style. The attachment end of the strap end is broken around the two rivet holes, and there is a crack across the main body otherwise the strap end is in good condition. The reverse is undecorated. The decoration combines zoomorphic and foliate elements, with a sub-rectangular feline-like head with almond shaped eyes at the top and simplified vine-scroll with looping tendrils below and to the side (Gabor Thomas pers. comm.).

A number of strap fittings, brooches and dress accessories are known in lead from Anglo-Scandinavian England, and they probably represent inexpensive alternatives to more prestigious examples in copper alloy and precious metals. 10th-11th century AD.

Class: Class E Type 1

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 900
Date to: Circa AD 1100

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 46.8 mm
Width: 24 mm
Thickness: 3.9 mm
Weight: 19.7 g

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: OXPAS2015.769

Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Decoration style: Figurative
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: Cherwell (District)
Parish or ward: Stoke Lyne (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SP5627
Four figure Latitude: 51.93869548
Four figure longitude: -1.18681242
1:25K map: SP5627
1:10K map: SP52NE
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Recording Institution: BERK
Created: 7 years ago
Updated: 7 years ago

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