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STRAP FITTING
Unique ID: HESH-36F002
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Cast copper alloy strap fitting (belt mount) of probable post-medieval date (1600-1700). The strap fitting is broadly lentoid (rectangular with pointed ends) in plan and rectangular in profile; the edges are bevelled. The long edes expand and contract along the edge. The upper face is decorated with a cast design comprising two opposing heart shaped scrolls (formed fromopposing C shaped curls) terminating in lis shaped designs. There is no incised decoration present but the upper surface is tinned or silvered. The reverse face of the fitting is irregular but broadly flat and undecorated. Two cast sub-rectangular projections (hooks) extend from either end of the fitting; both have sub-rectangular shaped cross sections and curl back upon themselves. These hooks would pass through the strap leather and hold the fitting in place. The fitting is a mid brown colour with an abraded patina that covers all surfaces. Similar examples of strap fittings can be seen in Brian Read's book 'Metal Artefacts of Antiquity' (pages 34-37).
The fitting measures 28.0mm length, 9.5mm width, is 1.6mm thick ; the hooks project 6.9mm from the rear of the plate; the mount weighs 2.78 grams.
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 1700
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 28 mm
Width: 9.5 mm
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Weight: 2.78 g
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Shropshire Museum Service; Object Entry Form: E. 000964
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: West Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Telford and Wrekin (Unitary Authority)
District: Telford and Wrekin (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Rodington
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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