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STRAP END

Unique ID: YORYM-71C406

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An incomplete copper-alloy strap end of medieval date, c.AD 1250 - 1350. The strap end has a circular, openwork frame with a double collared acorn-style terminal projecting to one side. An integral forked spacer extends from the opposite side of the frame. One arm of the spacer tapers to a blunted point while the other terminates in a worn break. A single sheet plate also remains, though spate from the frame. The plate is sub-rectangular with a rounded portion mirroring the shape of the frame. Two rivet holes are present at the straight edge of the plate.

The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The frame is 53.8mm long, 20.6mm wide, 4.2mm thick. The plate is 39.6mm long, 19.8mm wide, 0.9mm thick. It weighs 8.9g.

Similar strap end found at excavations in London are illustrated in Egan & Pritchard (2002, p.141, fig.92). They are dated to Ceramic Phase 9 (c.1250 to c.1350).

Ref:

Egan, G. and Pritchard, F. (1991). Dress Accessories, c.1150-c.1450 (Medieval Finds from Excavations in London). London: Stationery Office Books.

Class: composite

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 1350

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 53.8 mm
Width: 20.6 mm
Thickness: 4.2 mm
Weight: 8.9 g

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: YMT : E06452

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Incomplete

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Goole (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SE7624
Four figure Latitude: 53.70690428
Four figure longitude: -0.85013263
1:25K map: SE7624
1:10K map: SE72SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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Created: 4 years ago
Updated: 4 years ago

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