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Unique ID: SF-4B92F2
Object type certainty: Certain
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An incomplete cast copper-alloy double-ended buckle dating to the Medieval period, c. 1250-1400. It consists of two sub-circular loops (the frontal example demonstrating a knopped edge with pin rest to its frame) connected at their midpoint with an integral rectangular plate. The rear loop is slightly bent upwards as a result of post-depositional damage. Both the plate and the frames are plano-convex in section, with rounded upper surfaces and flat undersides. In the plate itself are three parallel circular apertures, the example closest to the frame with the knopped edge and pin-rest consists the original setting for the pin and is clogged with ferrous corrosion products that likely represent the corroded remains of the latter. Directly behind this are two other apertures, though these retain their circular-sectioned rivets that would probably have served to secure the buckle to a strap. The entire buckle is preserved in good condition and demonstrates heavy traces of gilding over all its surfaces, measuring 41.55mm long, 13.67mm wide at the frontal loop, 12.76mm wide at the rear loop, and 3.5mm thick at the midpoint of the central plate. It weighs 5.4g.
A similar buckle is recorded on the PAS database as HAMP-2D6EB4, as well as published by Whitehead (2003) no. 207. Buckles of this form are possibly for use as strap connectors on horse harness.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1250
Date to: Circa AD 1400
Quantity: 1
Length: 41.55 mm
Width: 13.67 mm
Thickness: 3.5 mm
Weight: 5.4 g
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 11th July 2017
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete
Surface Treatment: Gilded
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