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STRAP END
Unique ID: SF-F8A02A
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
An incomplete cast copper-alloy fragment originating from a composite strap end of Medieval date, c. 1250-1400. The upper portion of the strap-end is missing, this piece consists only the very bottom of the object, which demonstrates notched sides and a cruciform terminal with trilobed arms. Two circular sectioned rivets, one each at the lower and upper edge of the fragment, secure the plates and internal spacer together. Preserved in fair condition, it survives to a length of 27.90mm, and 13.65mm wide by 2.06mm thick at its midpoint. It weighs 3.42g.
Similar elaborate terminals are visible on strap-ends illustrated by Egan (2007, p. 135, no. 1534) and Egan and Pritchard )1991, p. 131, no. 608). For a complete example recorded by the PAS, see record SF-763983.
Notes:
This object is from a larger research project, please contact Suffolk County Council Archaeological Service for more information.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1250
Date to: Circa AD 1400
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 27.9 mm
Width: 13.65 mm
Thickness: 2.06 mm
Weight: 3.42 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 25th November 2016
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Other reference numbers
SMR reference number: RLM038
Other reference: NH16-078
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: Suffolk Coastal (District)
To be known as: Near Woodbridge
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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