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STRAP END
Unique ID: SF-550514
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
A complete cast copper-alloy composite strap end dating to the Medieval period, c. 1250-1400. It is composed of three elements: two outer plates and an inner forked spacer with a projecting pointed oval knop at its base. All the latter are secured together by means of two circular-sectioned copper-alloy rivets at the upper edge of the strap end. Its main body demonstrates a concave upper edge with parallel sides that expand outwards to form a circular lower body. Preserved in good condition with heavy traces of white-metal coating visible on its surfaces, it measures 48.05mm in length, 20.45mm wide at the widest point of the circular body by 3.86mm thick at its midpoint, and weighs 10.86g.
Compare examples published in Egan and Pritchard (1991) see nos. 140-141. Compare also PUBLIC-EE52B7 on the PAS database.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1250
Date to: Circa AD 1400
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 48.05 mm
Width: 20.45 mm
Thickness: 3.86 mm
Weight: 10.86 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 14th January 2019
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Surface Treatment: White metal coated
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