Record ID: HESH-26E9D1
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small silvered and gilt cast copper alloy sword belt mount dating to the later Early Medieval period (9th Century). The mount is rectangular in plan and cross section. The reverse face is rough cast with an uneven surface from which emanates four broken stubs; these are the remains of small projecting spikes which would have secured the mount to a scabbard or sword belt. The upper surface is chip carved with a complex and intricate design positioned around a central vertical bar which is flanked by two lozenges and two pairs of crude flowers; flanking this are small vertical crosses…
Created on: Monday 3rd October 2016
Last updated: Friday 12th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hanmer', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-ABE884
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy strap fitting / distributor / harness link of early medieval / Anglo-Scandinavian date (11th century AD). The distributor is incomplete consisting of the central boss and the remnants of a single looped terminalled arm; the looped terminal is lost through an old break. The central boss is lozenge (diamond) shaped boss with two projecting knops vertically aligned and a single horizontal knop opposite the looped arm. The arm is a narrow D shaped bar with a cast moulded collar. The reverse face is flat and undecorated; a shallow dish like depression is present behind th…
Created on: Friday 28th October 2011
Last updated: Sunday 16th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rossett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-91A1D7
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy strap distributor / harness link of early medieval / Anglo-Scandinavian date (11th century AD). The distributor is incomplete consisting of the central boss and a single arm, the other arm is lost being broken at the junction with the central boss. The break looks old and the fracture in the metal suggests that it has broken due to an air bubble in the metal at this point. The central plate is square in shape with two sub-rectangular lobes extending above and below. The centre of the plate has a raised dome like cast boss, around which is a heavily worn ring of sub-t…
Created on: Wednesday 16th December 2009
Last updated: Friday 6th October 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-BFB171
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete cast and incised copper alloy bi-conical (globular) faceted pin with faceted medial band of probable middle Early Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) date (700-900 AD). The pin measures 22.3mm length, 12mm wide and 12.5mm thick. It weighs 8.06 grams. The pin can be divided into three parts; the head, the collar, and the shank. The head of the pin is faceted being broadly sub-spherical in shape. The upper part of the head has five angular facets which are irregular triangles in shape. These are decorated with three cast recessed hollows arranged in a triangle which respects the shape …
Created on: Monday 1st September 2008
Last updated: Monday 16th May 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llay', grid reference and parish protected.