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STRAP END
Unique ID: SF-FCCBCD
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
An incomplete cast copper-alloy strap end dating to the Early Medieval period, c. 750-900 AD. This strap end corresponds to his Class A, type 1a; split-end strap-ends of convex form with zoomorphic terminals, depicting a single field of Trewhiddle style decoration. The strap-end survives largely intact with the exception of its apex, where the uppermost section of the object (including its rivet holes) have broken away in old damage. It demonstrates a broadly triangular form, with rounded sides that taper towards a zoomorphic terminal. The terminal itself takes the form of a mouse-like creature with prominent elongated ears and a snub nose. The main body of the strap end demonstrates Trewhiddle style decoration in the form of a coiled animal of somewhat dragonesque appearance, its head-end oriented with the terminal but facing back on itself towards the apex of the strap-end. Preserved in good condition with an even green patina, it survives to a length of 37.8mm, 11.01mm wide by 1.61mm thick at its midpoint, and weighs 4.02g.
For strap-ends of similar form (though with differing decoration) see Thomas (2000) p. 497, fig. 3.7.
Class: Thomas Class A, Type 1a
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 900
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 37.8 mm
Width: 11.01 mm
Thickness: 1.61 mm
Weight: 4.02 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 25th October 2017
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: St. Edmundsbury (District)
To be known as: Thelnetham
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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