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STRAP FITTING
Unique ID: HESH-370308
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Cast copper alloy fragment from a strap fitting / belt mount of post-medieval date (1500-1700). The strap fitting is broadly sub-triangular in plan with a rectangular projection emanating from the upper edge. The body of the fitting is relatively flat with a sub-rectangular cross-section. The centre of thee fitting is decorated with pierced (more likely cast) openwork; the design being formed from a central lozenge (diamond) / tear drop. The reverse of the fitting is plain and undecorated - two projecting hooks extend from the median line both are folded back upon themselves; these would have passed through the leather of the belt and have been folded back to secure it in place. The strap fitting is a mid-dark green colour with an even polished patina. The upper surface has a grey coating / sheen suggesting it was once tinned. Similar examples of hooked strap fittings are dated by Sue Margeson in 'Norwich Households' to the post medieval period, specifically the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries (1550 - 1650).
The strap fitting measures 27.0mm in length, 10.3mm width, is 5.0mm thick and weighs 2.08 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 1500
Date to: Circa AD 1700
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 27 mm
Width: 10.3 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight: 2.08 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
Surface Treatment: White metal coated
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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