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Unique ID: LVPL-823B56
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper alloy belt mount dating to the Medieval period, (1100-1500). It is domed with a concave rear. The object has a central oval section and has a sub-rectangular terminal at each end. Each terminal is contains a copper alloy rivet for attachment.
The central lobe has been decorated with five grooves. The resulting ridges are decorated with a series of small transverse grooves. The object has a mid-green patina and is in good condition.
Dimensions: 20mm in length, 10mm in width, 4mm thick, 2.1g
This form of belt mount was very popular in the medieval period and was in use from at least 1150-1450 AD. Similar examples can be seen in Egan and Pritchard's book on Medieval London, p.213-4 (2002). Similar examples which can be found on the database is LVPL-F028C2 and LVPL-7D5A62.
Reference: Egan, G. and Pritchard, F., 1991 Dress Accessories, c.1150-c.1450 (Medieval Finds from Excavations in London) (1991) London : Stationery Office Books
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1150
Date to: Circa AD 1450
Quantity: 1
Length: 20 mm
Width: 10 mm
Thickness: 4 mm
Weight: 2.1 g
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st August 2016 - Thursday 8th September 2016
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
Author | Publication Year | Title | Publication Place | Publisher | Pages | Reference | |
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Egan, G. and Pritchard, F. | 1991 | Dress Accessories, c.1150-c.1450 (Medieval Finds from Excavations in London 3) (1991) | London | Stationery Office Books |