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STRAP END
Unique ID: WILT-EC203A
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
A copper alloy Early Medieval strap end dating to the period c. AD 750 - 1100. The strap end can be classed as a Thomas Class A Type 1 and exhibits a split end terminal with two sets of two circular perforations, one copper-alloy rivet survives, the second is missing.
The main body of the strap end is decorated, the deocration is abraded and difficult to discern. There is evidence of inlay, possibly niello.
the strap end erminates in a very stylised zoomorphic head. It includes two eyes which have been incised. The terminal is a bud-shaped moulding acting as the 'snout' of the animal.. The surface is abraided in places. the sides and reverse are without decoration.
the reverse is undecorated.
It measures 42.45mm in length, 6.35mm in width at the top, is 2.65mm thick and weighs 4.85 grams.
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 1100
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 42.45 mm
Width: 6.35 mm
Thickness: 2.65 mm
Weight: 4.85 g
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: WHM 2016-105
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Complete
Surface Treatment: Inlaid with niello
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Upavon
Spatial coordinates
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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