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STRAP END
Unique ID: SF-5E62BA
Object type certainty: Certain
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An incomplete cast copper-alloy strap-end dating to the Medieval period, c. 1350-1450. The strap-end is composed of two plates joined by a spacer, riveted together at the top and bottom of the object (of which only the bottom example is preserved in-situ). It is broadly rectangular in form, with a small knop projecting from the lower edge of the object and originally three lobes extending from the top of the strap-end, though these and the top third of the object have broken away in old damage. Preserved in fair condition with an even dark green patina, the strap-end survives to a length of 22.84mm, is 13.23mm wide at its midpoint, and measures 2.72mm thick at its midpoint. It weighs 3.16 grammes. A similar strap-end is published by Egan (Egan and Pritchard 1991, p. 143, no. 660), c.f also with PAS record WILT-C5D7E1, which is more complete.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1350
Date to: Circa AD 1450
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 22.84 mm
Width: 13.23 mm
Thickness: 2.72 mm
Weight: 3.16 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 11th November 2016
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Finder's no. 20150908-180948
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
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