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STRAP END
Unique ID: LVPL-98DB76
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Silver strap end or terminal plate of possible Hiberno-Scandinavian manufacture (James Graham-Campbell pers comm), possibly 10th century (Liz Stewart pers comm). The object is broken and comprises two plates that are trapezoid in shape but roughly broken at the narrow end. The two plates are fixed with two rivets. Both plates have moulded decoration in the form of zig-zag lines and diamonds creating triangular spaces in each of which are 3 pellets (similar to the design motifs on objects in the Silverdale, Huxley and Vale of York hoards). Between the two plates is silver wire "knitting" known as trichinopoly.
Length: 25.08mm; width: 19.7mm tapering to 13.1mm; thickness (excluding rivets): 5.03mm; thickness (including rivets): 7.02mm; weight: 10.9g
Welsh Treasure 16.23
Notes:
In view of its age and as the object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Submitted for consideration as Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2016W23
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: 25.08 mm
Width: 19.7 mm
Thickness: 5.03 mm
Weight: 10.9 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 23rd August 2016 - Tuesday 23rd August 2016
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: 0485
Treasure case number: 2016W23
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Decoration style: Geometric
Completeness: Fragment
References cited
No references cited so far.
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