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STRAP END

Unique ID: BUC-1FCA6B

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete copper alloy early medieval strap end dating from AD 750-950, class A type 1. The strap end is oval shaped with convex sides, narrowing to the zoomorphic terminal. It has a split attachment end, which is shaped along the edge with two rounded semi circular projections. In the centre of these projections are two circular perforations for the now missing rivets. Below this the strap end is decorated with niello inlay in a Trewhiddle style. The main central panel possibly contains a looping beast with the tail at the lower end and the head at the top, and the legs to the right side of the panel. The panel is worn. Above this is an incised sub triangular shaped panel, sitting just below the split end. The terminal end is decorated with a moulded zoomorphic head. The head has a long snout which is concave on both sides, and has a rounded forehead. Above this are two semi circular incised lines representing the ears, with two incised triangular incised lines inbetween. The reverse is undecorated. The strap end has a mid green patina, and measures 29.8mm in length, 8.5mm in width, 3.4mm in maximum thickness, and weighs 2.84g.

Similar strap ends can be seen in Thomas 2003, page 3, specifically numbers 2 and 4.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Period to: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 750
Date to: Circa AD 950

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 29.8 mm
Width: 8.5 mm
Thickness: 3.4 mm
Weight: 2.84 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 21st March 2018

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: AYBCM 4817

Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Buckinghamshire (County)
District: Aylesbury Vale (District)
Parish or ward: Oving (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SP7821
Four figure Latitude: 51.88211675
Four figure longitude: -0.86820708
1:25K map: SP7821
1:10K map: SP72SE
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Date find submitted for recording
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

Author	Publication Year	Title	Publication Place	Publisher	Pages	Reference
Thomas, G.	2004	Late Anglo-Saxon and Viking-Age Strap-Ends 750-1100: Part 2	Lincolnshire	Finds Research Group AD 700-1700.	page 3	numbers 2 and 4.

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

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