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STRAP FITTING
Unique ID: BERK-0F9DB9
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A complete cast copper alloy assymetrical strap mount of Post-Medieval date (c. AD 1600-1800). The fitting is broadly kite-shaped in plan with a fluted lobed upper terminal above a horizontal bar, while below, the mount's frame tapers with inwardly-curved sides, a collar and an expanded triangular foot with additional raised triangular moulding within. The reverse of the mount has five attachment prongs; one at the top, two at either end of the central bar, one at the foot and a larger prong in the centre. This central prong is curved over and still holds a leather fragment in place.
This is a mount probably for a horse harness strap, similar examples can be seen in Read 2001, pp.44-46 and no.379.
Class: Horse harness
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1600
Date to: Circa AD 1800
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 65.9 mm
Width: 44.8 mm
Weight: 23.8 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 15th November 2017
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: OXPAS2018.172
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Speen (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SU4568
Four figure Latitude: 51.40924512
Four figure longitude: -1.354393
1:25K map: SU4568
1:10K map: SU46NE
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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