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STRAP FITTING

Unique ID: DOR-3E9A7C

Object type certainty: Possibly
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An unusual Carolingian-style copper-alloy strap slide probably dating to c.800 - c.1000. It is cast in one piece, in the shape of a plain rectangular loop which is now slightly bent with one long side expanded into a hollow and domed decorative rectangular plate. This is convex with a hollow back and has deeply carved symmetrical zoommorphic decoration. At each end is an open mouthed beast with a snout and eye indentation either side facing outwards. Between the heads is a girth ridge flanked by a row of sub-circular indentations (six on each side). The frame of the loop is D-shaped in cross section.
Dimensions: 23.2mm x 26.5mm x 7.7mm
Weight: 11.2g

Similar strap slides can be seen on the PAS database: NMS-80A7D4, SF8856, YORYM-464C07although a parallel for the zoomorphic element could not be found. Rebecca Griffiths states "These fittings have been categorised by Thomas (2012), and are the most common Carolingian inspired belt fittings found in Britain, although they are still relatively rare finds. These particular mounts had a variety of functions including girdles and harness/bridle straps primarily worn by men."
Date: Early Medieval.

Class: Strap slide

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Period to: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Ascribed Culture: Carolingian style
Date from: Circa AD 800
Date to: Circa AD 1000

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 23.2 mm
Width: 26.5 mm
Thickness: 7.7 mm
Weight: 11.2 g

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCMS 017572

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Dorset (County)
District: West Dorset (District)
Parish or ward: Tolpuddle (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SY7994
Four figure Latitude: 50.7452211
Four figure longitude: -2.29900461
1:25K map: SY7994
1:10K map: SY74SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: DOR
Created: 5 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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