Record ID: SF-99D672
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap fitting  of Iron Age or Roman date, roughly circular in shape, with a d-shaped cross section. The surfaces are slightly pitted and abraded; and shows sign of wear on the interior edge, potentially from an attachment to a larger piece. It is 20.55mm in width, 17.47mm in length and weighs 10.78g. Larger examples of copper alloy strap fittings like this are  sometimes identified as beads or rings or scabbard suspension fittings (i.e. BH-11AEC2 WILT-04E485, SUR-A477DB)
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Roxwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-8E0685
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy possible swivel fitting. It comprises an oval frame, wide and double-ridged at the top, tapering to the underside where there is the stub of an integral rivet or projection.  Date: Possibly Iron Age Width: 10.00 mm Thickness: 4.78 mm Weight: 6.51 g  
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Sunday 31st December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-CF1B45
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete enamelled copper-alloy late Iron Age to early Roman strap fitting/harness fitting or baldric. The object consist of a penannular loop with a U-shaped section joining the gap. The loop is oval in shape and D-shaped in cross-section with a rounded outer edge and flattened inner edge. It is pierced with a small oval hole through the centre of its upper edge. It has a small gap in the centre of one of the longer sides and a short arm of the same width as the hoop projects downwards to either side. Each arm is C-shaped in cross-section with a concave inner sur…
Created on: Monday 16th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Grundisburgh', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-369CD8
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy strap fitting or loop of Iron Age date. It is circular in plan and D-shaped in section with a large central aperture that is slightly offset towards one side of the loop. The side of the loop that the aperture is closest to is presumably the base and is narrower than the opposite, outer, edge. The exterior surfaces of the object have moulded decoration. This comprises curvilinear motifs that run in opposing pairs from the outer to the inner surface. It has a dark grey-brown patina. Diameter 19.80mm; thickness 5.74mm; internal aperture diameter 7.94mm; weight 8.23g …
Created on: Monday 21st August 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NLM-0EBD4B
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy strap fitting. Strap union, figure-of-eight-shaped front panel with ring-dot, two loops at the back. Suggested date: Late Iron Age to Early Roman, 100BC-AD100 Length: 22.4mm, Width: 9.4mm, Thickness (?): 12.6mm, Weight: 2.85gms
Created on: Wednesday 26th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 26th July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-C102FF
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy object, 37.7mm in length, possibly an Iron Age or early Romano British strap fitting or belt/strap slide. The object has a convex plate, which is ridged and facetted and which expands slightly towards one end. There are triangular projections at either end; the one at the wider end is more clearly defined. The object is possibly unfinished or mis-cast, as suggested by the crude finish and unclear form. The reverse is concave with an integrally cast loop, broadly trapezoidal in shape.
Created on: Wednesday 28th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 28th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-234547
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy late Iron Age to Roman zoomorphic strap or harness fitting. It is composed of two adjoining sections - a circular loop and a zoomorphic terminal that projects to one side. The loop is circular in cross-section and is 20mm in external diameter and 9.96mm thick. The zoomorphic terminal is shaped like an animal's head with a wide face and protruding, upwards-pointing snout. A beaded raised line runs longitudinally down each side of the face, meeting under the chin and developing into eyebrows at the upper end. Below these the eyes are formed from…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd May 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kennett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-D39436
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap fitting (possiby a strap distributor or strap junction) of Iron Age date. The object has a sub rectangular frame, open at the centre and composed of incurved bars which have a circular cross section of 4.7mm in diameter. At each apex is a mushroom-headed knob with diameters varying between 12.1mm and 12.6mm. Each has a fine decorative rim around the inner edge.
Created on: Monday 17th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 21st April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DENO-928921
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, copper alloy strap slider, dating to the late Iron Age or Romano-British period (c. 100 BC - AD 100). The slider is in the form of a pointed oval, the decoration comprised of concentric circular grooves creating an eye motif. The outer ring was coated with red enamel and the centre with blue enamel; traces of the enamel survive. The surface has a mottled green patina, but there are areas of smooth, glossy surface suggesting plating or surface enrichments. On the back of the slider is an integral square sectioned rectangular loop measuring 27.6 mm by 10.…
Created on: Friday 14th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-E9158D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy strap mount dating to the Late Iron Age, c.50 BC - AD 100. The openwork mount comprises a fragment of frame, C-shaped in plan and D-shaped in section, with a stud projecting forward from the face and a rectangular loop and an integrally cast sharp pointed conical spike on the reverse of the mount. Both ends of the C-shaped fragment are marked by worn breaks. The front of the frame fragment is decorated with a single parallel incised line extending across the exterior edge and a small band of pellets around th…
Created on: Thursday 6th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-F19B68
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Strap Fitting, Strap-Union or Belt-Link dating of late Iron Age to early Roman date (200 BC - AD 200). The object is composed of a central plate, composed of two conjoined discs, forming an 8 shaped design. The object is D shaped in section with the back of the central plate being flat and the front convex. Each of the plate has an identical moulded design consisting of three concentric, stepped rings with the innermost being concave. Flanking the central plate are bars, attached to the plates via small circular lugs, set at 90 degrees to the…
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th March 2023
No spatial data available.

Record ID: SUR-F08CCB
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and heavily corroded and abraded copper alloy object, possibly part of an Iron Age or Romano British strap fitting. The object is convex in cross section and slightly curved, with two rounded lobes separated by a ridged band and with indications of other, now illegible decorative details at either end. The underside is hollow and infilled with rusted iron; there is a band of retained copper alloy across the centre, separating two areas of rusted iron. This may be a mounting fixture.
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-CD62BA
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete castl copper alloy late Iron Age to early Roman strap union dating c. 100 BC-AD 100. The object comprises an openwork moulded plate comprising a figure of eight arrangement formed from a pair of conjoined plano-convex circles with a D-shaped cross section. Both have circular apertures which are placed slightly off centre towards each other. The strap bars connecting the circles are missing from the object, although two of the lugs of one strap bar remains, comprising a pair of opposing flat oval projections (5.5mm high) set at 90°'s …
Created on: Monday 27th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 11th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-376485
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy and enamelled object, probably a strap fitting, probably of later Iron Age date. The fitting comprises a quatre-lobed plate with attached stud. The plate is flat. Each lobe has a circular perforation through the centre. Two of these have circular-sectioned copper-alloy rivets with flattened heads through them. The rivets are unattached on the opposite side. The remaining two rivet holes are vacant. The surface of the plate is very worn but there are the remains of bevelled concentric decoration on one lobe and the faint indication of the same motif on th…
Created on: Monday 20th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-BCB14D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy enamelled strap fitting of late Iron Age to Roman date, c. AD 40-80. The strap fitting is oval with a D-shaped section and a chequerboard design on the upper surface. The resulting cells are infilled with alternating red and yellow enamel. The reverse of the fitting includes two projections with centrally facing worn terminals which may be the remains of a loop. Between these two projections is a rectangular hollow. The metal has a dark green patina with light brown areas on the fitting reverse. The fitting is 20.54mm in length, 15.79mm in width, …
Created on: Thursday 2nd February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-7A3AB7
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Bradford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy sub-circular ring, probably a strap fastener of probably late Iron Age to Roman date, AD 25 - 75. The ring is circular in cross-section but is exceedingly worn on one side. In one place, the hoop is thicker and there is a distinct swelling. This is probably the remains of a projecting stud that would have projected on one face. The fastener has a well-developed glossy light brown patina. The diameter is 36.2mm (external) and 12.5mm (internal), the thickness is 10.6mm, and the weight is 17.9g. Similar fittings, described sometimes as harness fittings or baldric…
Created on: Monday 30th January 2023
Last updated: Friday 3rd February 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-674F3D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Iron Age copper-alloy strap fitting dating to circa 1000 BC-AD 150. It is square shaped in plan with a plano-convex frame. At each corner on the rounded face of the frame are moulded rounded projections. Each projecting is decorated with incised grooves radiating from the centre giving the impression of a floral design. The object is consistent with having a function as a strap union/junction, similar to examples recorded on the database including BUC-6D8ACD and SOM-06AC71. In both of these cases, broad 1st millennium BC dates are offered, from the Late Bronze Age…
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Stowupland', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-5994BB
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy strap fitting, possibly a miniature terret, of Iron Age to Roman date (c.300 BC-AD 100). Description: The object is annular, with a circular inside edge and moulded outside edge. The mouldings consist of three lobes, two of which have a lip on one side. On the other side of these two lobes, the ring widens slightly to straighter edges which are decorated with moulded triangular motifs. Between these is the third lobe. The object has a green mottled patina. Measurements: 20.48mm wide, 5.30mm thick, 6.60g weight Discussion: compare…
Created on: Wednesday 4th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 5th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-899D34
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting, dating to the late Iron Age or early Roman periods, c. 100 BC - AD 100. The strap fitting is formed of two circular shapes of uneven size: one larger with a single central perforation and moulded vegetal or possibly zoomorphic decoration on the front, and one smaller with a filling circular cell that may originally have held enamel. The back of the object is flat and undecorated, with two broken attachment shanks, circular in section and placed at opposite ends of the strap fitting.  No direct parallel exists on the database at present, b…
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 13th December 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-59FA93
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast copper alloy strap union of Taylor and Brailsford's (1985) Type 1 of late Iron Age to early  Roman date. The object has an openwork plate comprised of opposed convex crescents which join at their tips with a rounded opening at the centre created from their respective concave edges. There is no additional surface decoration. The reverse of the plate is flat. From either side of this plate project a pair of strap bars, held with circular lugs at either end. This example is unusual in being complete. For similar finds recorded by the PAS see W…
Created on: Sunday 11th December 2022
Last updated: Monday 12th December 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-E115B7
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy strap fitting or slide of late Iron Age to Roman date, c.100 BC- AD 100. The fitting comprises two, conjoined hollow circular bosses. To the reverse, the remains of an integral attachment loop can be seen. Only two short projections within each boss remain. The fitting is undecorated. The metal has a dark green patina and worn on the reverse. The strap fitting is 31.6mm long, 13.5mm wide, 7.1mm thick and weighs 8.5g. The design is reminiscent of button and loop fasteners classified by Wild (1970) as Class I e.g. YORYM-FD5F29
Created on: Monday 5th December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 4th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CAM-8A3CB8
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy strap union dating to the Late Iron Age to early Roman period. The central part of the artefact is comprised of two lunate forms arranged with the concave sides pushed together so as to create a figure-of-eight shape with circular aperture, of 14.6mm diameter, at the centre. These lunate forms have a maximum thickness of 8.1mm. The upper surfaces of these lunate forms is convexly curved and undecorated. Together they have a length/height of 36.4mm and width of 26.6mm contracting to 22.8mm at the waisted centre of that figure-of-eight shape. Th…
Created on: Thursday 1st December 2022
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Cambridgeshire District Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-4C0DB4
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Green copper alloy strap fitting. D-shaped openwork fitting with circular mouldings. Suggested date: Late Iron Age, 50BC-AD50 Length: 23.1mm, Height: 28.4mm, Thickness: 1.6mm, Weight: 3.43gms
Created on: Monday 28th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 28th November 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-4AE0D8
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Iron Age object, probably a strap slide or brooch, but possibly a range of other objects, dating from about 300 BC - 150 BC, or perhaps to AD 100. The object is two hollow lobes or hemispheres, cast in one next to each other forming a bar of two domes. One lobe is marginally bigger than the other. They are hollow on the reverse. There are the broken remains of two fixing points on the reverse. One is just a scar where the projecting element has broken off. The other is a short projecting bar, rectangular in cross-section, that slopes away from the r…
Created on: Monday 28th November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-11C348
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy strap union dating to the Iron Age to early period (c.200 BC-AD200). The object is comprised of an openwork figure of eight centre. Both circular elements are decorated with incised details that consist of a tear drop shape round the centre and outer edge with a raised pellet in the point. Within the teardrop is a second line to complete an inner circle around the central hole which is decorated with small dots. Integral to the central figure of eight is a strap bar on two opposing sides. The bars have a gentle curved shape and are circular in section. The…
Created on: Tuesday 1st November 2022
Last updated: Monday 12th December 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-57886C
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Barnsley
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting, a probable terret of Iron Age to Roman date, 200 BC - AD 200. Only the bar and part of the sides survive, so it is not possible to assign it to a Lewis (2015) type. The hoop is sub-rectangular in cross-section and tapers away form the bar. There is a double collar stop at each end of the bar, which is also of rectangular cross-section. The metal is quite worn. Compare SWYOR-E92CCA Length: 44.87mm Width: 22.02mm Thickness: 8.23mm Weight: 12.12g
Created on: Thursday 29th September 2022
Last updated: Sunday 23rd October 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-A315B4
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Iron Age or early Roman strap fitting or toggle, perhaps from a baldric or a platform terret, or used as part of a suite with a baldric, dating from about 100 BC - AD 100. The object has a circular plate which is decorated with incised lines. Two circles are joined by a reversed S scroll and each has another element extending from the circles too. There is basket-weave or basket hatching in the spaces. The edge of the design is missing owing to damage on the edge of the disc. The plate or disc is 13mm diameter and 2mm thick. There is an incised line border on th…
Created on: Monday 15th August 2022
Last updated: Friday 19th August 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-A21B06
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy quatrefoil possible strap slide of probable Iron Age to Roman date, 300 BC - AD 410. It is a sub-lozenge shaped plate formed of four lobes, all integral and domed, the two middle ones being slightly longer than the end ones to make the overall form kite shaped. There is no visible decoration. On the reverse, each lobe has a shallowly hollow back. There is a very worn broken projection on the back of the end of each end lobe, positioned to one side at both ends, but not the same side, so any bar or pin joining them would cross the object at an angle. The edges are breaks …
Created on: Monday 15th August 2022
Last updated: Monday 22nd August 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-E92CCA
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting, a probable terret of Iron Age to Roman date, 200 BC - AD 200. Only the bar survives so it is not possible to assign it to a Lewis (2015) type. The bar is ircular in cross-section and there is a simple collar at each end. The hoop bends up on one side and is of circular cross-section. The other side is broken, perhaps mis-cast  and tapers to an old break. All the breaks are patinated.  Measurements are; length 68.1mm, width 12.2mm, thickness 13.5mm and weight 27.80g.
Created on: Monday 25th July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 10th August 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-E7B839
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy and iron incomplete terret of Iron Age to Roman date, about 200 BC - AD 200. It fits into Lewis's (2015) simple terrets group, which has a long life span. About a third of the hoop survives. It is smooth and plain, of oval cross-section. The hoop tapers away from the base. A simple ournded collar terminal survives before the bar, which is missing, but which would have been iron. The iron stub is square in cross-section and the magnetic response continues into the thick part of the hoop. Measurements are; length 43.1mm, width 15.7mm, thickness 20.8mm an…
Created on: Monday 25th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 9th August 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CAM-C156C2
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy strap union of Taylor and Brailsford's (1985) Type 1, dating to the Late Iron Age to early Roman period. The central part of the artefact is comprised of two lunate forms arranged with the concave sides pushed together so as to create a figure-of-eight shape with circular aperture at the centre. The upper surfaces of these lunate forms is convexly curved and undecorated. Together they have a length/height of 29.5mm and width of 17.7mm contracting to 13.1mm at the waisted centre of that figure-of-eight shape. The reverse surface of this central…
Created on: Saturday 23rd July 2022
Last updated: Friday 10th February 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-01DE2B
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Green patinated copper alloy strap fitting. Ball and petal strap slider. Suggested date: Late Iron Age to Early Roman, 100BC-AD100 Length: 31.2mm, Width: 14.1mm, Thickness (i.e. protrusion, overall): 13.1mm, Weight: 10.59gms
Created on: Thursday 14th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 14th July 2022
No spatial data available.

Record ID: SUR-9B2E32
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely corroded copper alloy looped fitting, 22.4mm in diameter. The object comprises a ring with internal diameter of 13.7mm, from one side of which projects a stump of an arm, shank or other attachment. The opposite side of the ring is heavily worn on the inner surface suggesting a use under tension. Possibly part of a strap fitting such as bit link or strap link and of Iron Age to early Medieval date. See SUR-1350A3 for something similar.
Created on: Wednesday 15th June 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 28th June 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-48267B
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy strap fitting. Cast strap slider with a sub-rectangular or trapezoid channel below a thickened block with opposed slightly concave faces oriented across the channel and a moulded top with similar faces on its sides which are truncated by it. An incised line marks the edge of the concave sides. The side faces are linked across the top by a curved symmetrical moulding with expanded ends. Traces of white metal plating appear on the concave faces. The soft mouldings may point to a later Iron Age date though the use of white metal trim might be expected in an early Roman, poss…
Created on: Monday 30th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 30th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Gainsborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-64AD49
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete Late Iron Age to Early Romano British cast copper alloy strap union, dating to c. 100 BC- c. AD 100. Taylor and Brailsford (1985) Type 1. The design comprises a central body with two flat circles conjoined one above the other, in a figure of eight.  Each circle has a raised sinuous tendril or vegetal design across the centre. Both designs are similar where they almost meet but one of the opposing ends of the tendril on one circle curls upwards, the opposite tendril curls downwards. Both upper and lower circles have laterally …
Created on: Thursday 19th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 12th December 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: IOW-3BC09E
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy Iron Age strap fitting or belt/strap slide, c.100 BC-AD 100. This object consists of a diamond-shaped plate with a raised central lozenge; this plate is cast in a severe dish-like shape, making it appear like a pyramid from the side. On the reverse face, two of the diamond's points merge into a thick band, circular in section, which connect to form a hoop. There are no decorations aside from the central raised lozenge.
Created on: Thursday 5th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-2BEE91
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy strap or harness fitting of Iron Age date (c. 200-100 BC). Description:The object takes the form of four crescents, two horizontal back-to-back and one on each side to join the top and bottom ends of the centre crescents. This creates fan-shaped appertures on each side. The solid parts of the object are broadly D-shaped in cross section, so that all outside surfaces are rounded and the inside surfaces less so. The object has an all over light-medium green patina and has wear mostly confined to the side edges. Measurements: length: 32.2mm; width: 25.8mm;…
Created on: Friday 22nd April 2022
Last updated: Thursday 28th April 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-C0A884
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete probably Iron Age copper alloy strap union, dating to c 100BC - AD100. The strap union is formed by two joined but addorsed curved central features with expanded, trumpet-like terminals that meet at their inner tips, so that they close and form a figure of eight, enclosing two small holes. The whole is bounded down each side by a narrow and rounded strap bar with pillow shaped expansions at the junction of bar and the centrepiece. The reverse is flat. The  object appears to have been conserved in some way and now has a glossy grey patina.  …
Created on: Sunday 17th April 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 11th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-E5316D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy sword belt fitting or baldric dating to the late Iron Age to early Roman period (c. 70 BC - AD 50). The object comprises a plain annular loop, which broaded as they reach the decorative, circular disc which is off-set from the loop. The disc is divided into four cells in a swirl-like pattern, which hold the remains of alternative red and yellow enamel. The loop and disc setting are dark brown in colour. Comparable examples recorded on the PAS database include: YORYM-E3F79A; DEV-270D7F; and BERK-C6DAA3. The overall dimensions are as follows: 25.4mm in…
Created on: Tuesday 1st March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 13th July 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-639832
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy strap fitting / strap union dating to the late pre-Roman Iron Age period (c. 100 BC - AD 100). The strap union is comprised of a central sub-oval plate that narrows slightly in the central forming a shallow figure of eight. At each apex of the oval is a sub-triangular moulding with a ring and two pellets within. In the centre of the plate is a circle with a beaded border in the centre are two teardrop circles that converge in the middle. There is negative space around the teardrops and within them that was likely filled with enamel that…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd February 2022
Last updated: Thursday 27th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hollyhurst', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-E3BCDD
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Strap Mount of Late Iron Age date (50 BC - AD 100). The object is composed of an openwork circular upper loop with a rectangular plate, which projects from a right-angled joint at the back of the lower end of the upper loop. This expands with the collard aspect, below which is a short rounded rectangular plate. The circular aspect is decorated with two circular plates within the upper inner portion, this extends into an openwork pelta shaped component. The circular frame is decorated with three upper incised ring and dots, flanked by five rectangular incis…
Created on: Thursday 17th February 2022
Last updated: Thursday 17th February 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-82941D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete late Iron Age to Roman cast copper-alloy strap union dating c. 200 BC to AD 200. The central plate is in the form of a crescent that is D-shape in cross-section and has rounded edges. The underside is flat and the surfaces are plain with no decoration. To either side of the crescent is an integral disc that projects from approximately halfway between the lower edge and the tip of each arm. Each disc is aligned at approximately 90 degrees to the main plate and is positioned so that their edges extend evenly both in front of and behind the crescent. The outer and inner fac…
Created on: Friday 7th January 2022
Last updated: Monday 10th January 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-7BDE31
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy strap mount dating to the Late Iron Age (c.50BC-AD100). The openwork mount comprises a looped drop-shaped, sometimes called 'lyre-shaped', frame with the ends of the loop curling to form two backed together C shaped curls leading outwards to support two conjoined roundels at the terminal. At the upper end the loop frame is somewhat thinner (1.35mm) and a further loop, D-shaped in section, has been superimposed forming a distinct upper circle. At the apex of the circle (and thus the mount) a stud projects forward from the face, comprising a circular-sectioned shaft …
Created on: Monday 13th December 2021
Last updated: Monday 10th January 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-CBBE95
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily abraded, cast copper alloy fragment, probably from the frame of a strap fitting / strap distributor of later Iron Age date (300 BC - 100 AD). The object is L-shaped, 22.8mm in length along its longest axis, with two unequal-length arms of sub-rounded cross section around 3.5mm in diameter. From the corner or junction of these arms radiate five short prongs or bosses, each of sub-rounded section and around the same diameter as the arms. These are arranged with three on the plane of the arms on the outside of the corner and two projecting laterally out to the sides at 90 degre…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd November 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 24th November 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-4DF6A2
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy strap fastener or baldric hook of late Iron Age to early Roman date, c. 100 BC - AD 100. The fastener consists of a circular-sectioned ring with an aperture in the centre. On one side of this projects a stud with a narrowed circular-sectioned waist that expands into a flat disc. The surface of the disc has two parallel shallow circular recessions (both 4.2mm diameter), each containing a recessed dot at the centre. The entire object is very worn with pitting and lamination across the surfaces of the ring and stud. The surface patina is mottled lig…
Created on: Wednesday 17th November 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 1st December 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-1350A3
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded copper alloy ring, 17.9mm in diameter, with circular cross section 4.3mm thick. One side has an abraded stump for a projecting arm of some sort. Possibly part of a strap fitting such as bit link or strap link and of Iron Age to early Medieval date.
Created on: Thursday 21st October 2021
Last updated: Thursday 21st October 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-99CC2D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy strap or harness fitting, probably a strap junction or strap distributor and of Iron Age date. The object is triangular, 28.6mm in length and comprises a strap bar held by two concave arms which merge into a single shaft which ends in a break. At each end of the strap bar is an oval terminal with a deep circular recess.
Created on: Tuesday 21st September 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 21st September 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-DF91B9
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy strap fitting. Cast rectangular loop of rectangular section with a front comprising three conjoined and elongated hemispheres, each with a deeply incised basal groove. Suggested date: Late Iron Age to Early Roman, 100BC-AD100 Height (i.e. projection): 18.0mm, Length: 19.2mm, Width: 17.1mm, Weight: 16.05gms
Created on: Tuesday 31st August 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 31st August 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bainton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-A4E668
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Iron Age circular strap fitting, possibly a terret or strap fastener dating from about 100 BC - AD 100. It is a circular ring with similarities to a terret, except that it does not have a bar, but instead, has a decorated flat square panel, with the terminals of the ring at each side of it. Each terminal is a collar across the ring, projecting forward. The square panel is decorated with a circular groove containing a circle of red enamel, which in turn contains two dots of yellow enamel next to each other. Behind the panel is a rectangular loop that projects backwards,…
Created on: Monday 16th August 2021
Last updated: Sunday 26th September 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-F0907B
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron Age to Romano British copper alloy strap junction. It resembles a figure 8 in overall form, with each connected loops diameter being 47mm. Only the outer face is decorated. The outer point of each loop has incised decoration and the junction between the loops has raised decoration, possibly imitating bindings. Above and below the junction of the two loops are rectangular lugs. These have incised decoration in the form of outward curving arcs with rays projecting outwards from them, all within an incised rectangular border. The reverse of each lug has a small curved loop proje…
Created on: Sunday 8th August 2021
Last updated: Friday 28th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Gisburn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-A90434
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete late Iron Age to early Roman, Type 1, cast copper alloy strap union dating  c.100BC -AD100. The object is formed of two conjoined openwork circles arranged one upon the other in a figure eight. To each side of each loop are the worn broken off ends of the terminals of a straight bar which would have run between them to accommodate the straps.  The reverse of the object is flat. The object is worn and corroded, dark green in colour with pale green patches of corrosion. Measurements: 25.33 mm long, 34.79 mm wide, 9.96 mm thick and weighs 17.33 grams. …
Created on: Wednesday 4th August 2021
Last updated: Monday 12th December 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-11C050
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy Iron Age miniature D-shaped terret ring. The ring is 18.8mm in diameter with internal diameter of 8.5mm. The outer edge is 6.3mm thick and tapers to a narrowed bar of 3.4mm diameter. The outer edges of the ring have circumferential moulded ridged borders with a panel of moulded high-relief decoration between. This comprises a lyre-loop boss at the centre which is flanked by a pair of knob-ended tendrils which pierce the boss and terminate in a pair of knobs within it; these then trace wirey S-shape coils outwards before ending in a comma-shaped boss on the sides of…
Created on: Wednesday 28th July 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 28th July 2021
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Record ID: HAMP-E75D01
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy square shaped four way strap union with bosses on the corners, 28.6mm in length (along the side), with a circular cross sectioned frame. Probably of late Iron Age date.
Created on: Monday 26th July 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 27th July 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-1ED52B
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Iron Age to early Roman copper alloy strap slide. The outer face consists of two circular hemispherical domes joined at the waist by a narrow transverse reel shaped moulding, giving the object an overall dumb-bell form. The inner face is concave and retains the two stubs of the original strap loop. Dates to between c100 BC and c200 AD. The length is 40mm, width 20mm, thickness 13mm, and the weight 21.80g.
Created on: Friday 16th July 2021
Last updated: Sunday 18th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Cockermouth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-2E7142
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An Iron Age to Roman copper-alloy strap fitting, dating to 200 BC - AD 200. The copper alloy strap union is composed of a sub-rectangular central body, with four spherical knops in each corner. The short sides are joined by a narrow cylindrical bar, the lower being slightly wider. The four knops are joined in the centre by a wide horizontal rectangular bar with curved short edges, the straight long edges are comprised of a raised ridge, creating a horizontal recession. The underside almost mirrors the pattern seen on the front, except the central bar is recessed vertically and is slig…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd June 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 13th July 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-CC67EB
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Published
An enamelled cast copper strap mount also called a 'pressure tectonic' dating from the late Iron Age or early Roman period, that is c100 BC to AD c200. The artefact is incomplete but in fair condition. It is of roughly triangular shaped, with at least five very worn spikes on the reverse. The two side arms of the triangle are elongated, running together in a long arm with enamelled circular knop. The cross part is S-shaped. There is enamel on each of the three corners of the triangle: a yellow and red ring and circlet at the cross bar S and striped red/yellow enamel at the bottom corn…
Created on: Friday 18th June 2021
Last updated: Thursday 5th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Wigton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-AC4B15
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An ?incomplete copper-alloy and red glass inlaid late Iron Age to early Roman strap fitting. The object is semi-circular in shape. Its outer face is decorated with an incised linear border within which there are two raised opposing trumpet coil motifs against a recessed background filled with traces of opaque red glass. To one side of the reverse there is a short, sub-rectangular projection, 11.4mm wide and 6.7mm in length, terminating in a slightly hooked outer end. Behind this there is a rectangular recess across the reverse face. This projection may have been longer origin…
Created on: Thursday 29th April 2021
Last updated: Thursday 11th August 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bedfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-93D989
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a harness fitting of late Iron Age or early Roman date, possibly from a platform-type terret ring or another as yet unidentified form of harness ring or strap link. The fragment is 37.6mm in length and comprises a curved portion of a frame with rounded cross section, which tapers from 6.3mm to 2.8mm in diameter. On one side is a discoidal boss on a sub-circular integral expansion. The boss is divided into four quadrants with opposing pale blue and red enamel inlay in recessed cells. Circa 1st century AD.
Created on: Wednesday 28th April 2021
Last updated: Thursday 29th April 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-7CE016
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy late Iron Age to Romano British strap union. The design is the same on both faces, comprising a central body with two flat circles conjoined one above the other, both have raised borders and a central circular hole. There is no extant evidence of enamel contained within any of the recessed circles. Both upper and lower circles have laterally projecting flat circular lugs set perpendicularly to the plane of the body. One lateral side of the body is broken at these lugs, but on the other side they extend fully and are bridged by a cylindrical strap bar of slightl…
Created on: Sunday 21st March 2021
Last updated: Monday 22nd March 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-1270B3
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting dating to the late Iron Age to early Roman period (c.200 BC-AD 200). The object is comprised of four linked petal bosses. The two larger bosses are in the form of a pointed oval / tear drop with their rounded ends connected by a short rectangular link. Each boss has a large circular dome in the centre. Laterally positioned to the two larger bosses are two smaller, possibly incomplete bosses. Each boss is attached to the main body by two links, one on either side, which leaves an open space between the conjoined larger bosses and each of th…
Created on: Monday 8th February 2021
Last updated: Monday 8th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-A3E137
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely corroded curved copper alloy fragment with a circular cross section. One end terminates with an angled break, the other has a narrowed section or constriction, possibly to take a strap or other form of fitting. The original surface of the object has been lost to corrosion and there is no surface decoration.
Created on: Friday 4th December 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 15th December 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-BACFD0
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper-alloy strap union dating from the late Iron Age to early Roman period, c. 100 BC to AD 100. The item is formed of a central vertical row of three openwork circles, all 'D' shaped in section. From the circles at either end of the row emerge circular shaped tabs. These are perpendicular to the face of the openwork circles, and there are four in total; two on the upper circle, emerging on opposite sides, and two on the lower. Between the tabs on each side of the row of circles is a cylindrical bar that connects the two tabs on either side. This forms two strap bars at ei…
Created on: Monday 23rd November 2020
Last updated: Thursday 11th November 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-647FD3
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age copper-alloy strap junction/fitting, dating to 100 - 50 BC. The mount is sub-rectangular with two pentagonal holes. The mount is comprised of six co-joined roundels, three each side on a vertical axis. The centre two circular cells are recessed with a small circular hole in the centre. The remaining four roundels are decorated with two concentric rings. The upper and lower roundels are connected by an integral sub-rectangular bar, which is undecorated. The rear of the mount is undecorated and flat. Length: 30 mm Width: 23 mm Thickness: 4 mm Weight: 12.17 g Al…
Created on: Thursday 19th November 2020
Last updated: Thursday 19th November 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-5CD5D1
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast Iron Age copper-alloy probable strap fitting, dating to c. 100BC-100AD. Description: The object is made up of a triangular frame with integral irregularly sized sub-spherical knops at each corner. The arms of the frame have a flattened oval cross section. The frame and knops are heavily patinated a mottled light green colour and are slightly pitted. Measurements: 19.68mm wide, 20mm long, 8.37mm thick at the largest knop (frame 3.73mm thick) and 5.57g in weight. Discussion: This object fits a group of supposed strap ffitings typified by rounded knops att…
Created on: Tuesday 13th October 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 14th October 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-738A17
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An Iron Age "concealed loop" strap union or horse brooch type fitting. The plate is flat, 68.9mm across and openwork with bilaterally symmetrical flanking S-shaped elements with fields of incised "basket weave" decoration, flanked by a pair of lateral quarter-circle winged projections. The central designs of both of these sides comprise large circles with S-shape or opposing teardrop elements containing central circles. Bridging the two side elements are a small circular and a lenticular plates decorated with incised concave triangles within circles. The reverse of the plate is u…
Created on: Friday 2nd October 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 16th February 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-BF9326
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper-alloy probable fasetner, possibly button and loop style, dating from the late Iron Age to early Roman period, c. 100 BC - AD 150. There are no direct classification parallels for this item, though it is likely related to Wild (1970) type 1 button and loop fasteners. The item is comprised of three conjoined hemispherical lugs. On the top of each lug is moulded decoration in the form of a small raised circular grain with a circular border around it. The lugs are arranged in a triangular shape. Two of the hemispheres show evidence of the remains of an attachment lo…
Created on: Tuesday 18th August 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 6th October 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-A9DDA4
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A complete, copper alloy strap fitting of Late Iron Age to Early Roman date (c. 70BC - AD50). It comprises a plain annular hoop, circular in cross section with an large boss projecting from one side, which is attached by side walls which leave a gap between the boss and the hoop, probably to permit a loop of a leather strap. This boss has a single circular recess on the front, infilled with red enamel.
Created on: Monday 17th August 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 10th November 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-352DE2
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age copper-alloy probable strap fitting, probably dating to c. 800 - 1 BC. The object is made up of a slightly trapezoidal square frame with an integral irregularly sized sub-spherical knop on each corner. The arms of the frame have a flattened oval cross section. One of the knops appears to have some corrosion or be damaged? Length: 17 mm Width: 17 mm Thickness: 4 mm Weight: 5.1 g A very similar object DENO-0D92E4 is recorded on the database as a 'swan headed pin'
Created on: Friday 12th June 2020
Last updated: Monday 28th June 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-360C96
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap distributor or union of uncertain, but probable later Iron Age or early Roman date. The plate comprises four conjoined pierced circular elements - in plan it is broadly square shape whilst in section it is irregular. At the centre of the plate is a recessed panel with a central projecting conical shaped boss. Each of the four suspension holes has probably been cast - the lower two are heavily worn and the external frame of one is cracked. The upper two holes are unworn. There is no incised or applied surface present - the reverse face is plain and undecorate…
Created on: Friday 24th April 2020
Last updated: Friday 26th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Wenlock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-5E63CB
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Iron Age to early Roman copper alloy strap slide. The outer face is decorated with a dome (diameter 12mm) surrounded by a circular groove within a raised pointed ovate border forming a typical Iron Age stylised 'eye'. The 'boss and petal' design is similar to Class 3 button and loop fasteners. Attached to the inner face is a rectangular attachment loop which runs the full length of the fitting. Dates to between c100 BC and c100 AD. Length is 27mm, width 16mm, thickness 13mm, and weight is 11g.
Created on: Tuesday 14th April 2020
Last updated: Thursday 26th November 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Keswick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-106FE2
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy cast strap fitting of probable Iron Age or early Romano British date. The body is circular in plan with a hollow-back. The upper surface is in the form of a truncated cone, the top of which is concave and the sides have three concentric ridges. The reverse has an integral rectangular loop the style of which is similar to that used on strap slides of the period. Cf. YORYM-04B9C2 and YORYM-6634B6 on this database. Circa 100BC to AD100.
Created on: Thursday 5th March 2020
Last updated: Friday 8th May 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-3EDC22
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy strap or harness fitting of late Iron Age to Roman date, c.100 BC - 100 AD. The fitting comprises two back to back openwork drop-shaped frames with integral moulded knops to the inner edge of the widest point and a lenticular knop at both of the pointed ends. The remains of a D-sectioned loop, or staple, are present to the reverse of the fitting, projecting from the back of the pointed ends and terminating in worn breaks. The metal has a dark brown patina and is worn. The fitting is 37.6mm long, 17.4mm wide, 3.9mm thick (14.3mm including loop…
Created on: Wednesday 12th February 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 19th February 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-BEE424
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron Age cast copper-alloy strap fitting dating to c. 70-50BC. The fitting is circular in plan and slightly pointed oval in section. The diameter of the main loop is 34.7mm, with an inner diameter of 18.5mm. Protruding from the loop is a cylindrical shaft of approx 7.0mm thickness on top of which and perpendicular to this is a circular stud with a diameter of 16.8mm. This circular stud is 3.9mm in thickness. Both around the outer rim of the main loop, and the outer rim of the smaller circular stud, there is a slightly raised moulded ridge delineated by a line above and below. The ridg…
Created on: Thursday 6th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 6th February 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-B49A50
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Late Iron Age to Early Roman copper alloy strap loop or slide. The rectangular outer face has a stepped circumferal border within which are three impressed circular hollows, 5mm in diameter with a depth over 1mm. In the bottom of one of the hollows is a remnant of red matrial, possibly enamel. The hollows may be a later addition. On the reverse of this plate, a sub-triangular loop extends longitudinally from the centre. The loop is partially concreted and infilled with brown non-magnetic material. Dates to between c100 BC and c200 AD. Length 19mm, width 13mm, thickness 15mm, weight 8.34g.
Created on: Wednesday 5th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 13th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Gisburn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-06CBAC
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Iron Age or early Roman (200 BC - AD 200) copper alloy strap union/ junction perhaps from harness, of Taylor & Brailsford Type 1. The body is formed by two solid conjoined circles (c.13mm diameter) in a figure-of-eight, D-shaped in cross-section (4.4mm thick) being flat to the reverse. Offset to either side of each circle is a circular/ ovoid disc (c.6.5-7mm and c.2mm thick) projecting at 90 degrees from the mid-point of each and holding between each circle a circular-sectioned rod (3.6mm diameter). Each circular/ ovoid disc has a circumferencial groove around the outside, vi…
Created on: Tuesday 28th January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 5th February 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BUC-028D3A
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, cast copper-alloy strap fitting dating to the later Iron Age or Early Roman period (100BC - AD100). The strap fitting is circular in plan, with a circular stud projecting from the reverse and is sub-triangular in cross-section. Other PAS records note that the stud projects from the front of similar strap fittings but, in this instance, decoration suggests that the stud projects from the reverse face. The front face has bevelled external and internal edges, with the later more acute than the former; a slight ridge is present at the juncture of the two edges. A punch…
Created on: Tuesday 28th January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 28th January 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-0772E2
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, cast, copper-alloy harness fitting terret ring of late Iron Age to Roman date, c.100 BC - AD 100. The terret is of the 'simple' type, comprising a rectangular basal strap loop flanked by raised sub-ovate collars. The ovate loop project to either side of the collars, it is ovate in cross-section. The metal has a delaminated brown patina and is worn. The terret is 70.79 mm long, 63.33 mm wide, 8.76 mm (loop), 5.54 mm (strap) thick; and weighs 58.84g. The collars are 11.58 mm in diameter. Terret rings were used as rein guides on chariots or carts used during the Lat…
Created on: Thursday 16th January 2020
Last updated: Monday 17th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Long Bennington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-EDBFFD
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap junction, probably of Iron Age or early Roman date (c. 100 BC - AD 100). The object has a pair of trapezoidal loops, sub-rectangular in cross section and with recessed outer edges. These flank a convex transverse central boss which has ridged collars at the junctions with the loops. The reverse of the moulding is recessed.
Created on: Wednesday 15th January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 15th January 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-22B7F6
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy late Iron Age strap or harness fitting. It consists of a sub-circular hoop, circular in cross section, with an S-shaped bar across its centre and with raised circular bosses projecting at regular intervals from one face and a rectangular loop from one side of the other face. The centre of the S-shaped bar is formed from two trumpet shapes each expanding towards the centre where they meet a circular boss, its outer face encircled by a groove and its reverse face concave. The outer face of each of the lateral circular bosses is similarily decorated with encirclin…
Created on: Thursday 12th December 2019
Last updated: Friday 10th January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Freckenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-E3F79A
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete, copper alloy strap fitting of Late Iron Age to Early Roman date (c. 70BC - AD50). It comprises a plain annular hoop, broadly plano-convex in section with a narrow circumferential channel on the reverse, with a prominent annular enamelled disc attached. The disc is divided by a central triangle into three sub-ovate panels, each retaining red enamel. A later, sub-triangular perforation is present beneath the disc. The metal has a dark green patina, and is worn and pockmarked on it's underside. Diameter (of hoop): 21.5mm, diameter (of disc): 12.5mm, thickness (total): 7.2…
Created on: Monday 9th December 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 10th November 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-CB4DF4
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete Late Iron Age to Early Roman strap distributor comprising three circular loops of pointed oval cross-section around a central hollow-backed boss in the form of a stylised human head. Almost all of one loop is missing. Above the head and between the two extant loops there is a pair of lips or lobes. Below the head single lobes flank the springing of the missing loop. An elaborate headdress is depicted by four horizontal grooves, each filled with a line of punched dots and all between two sets of three similarly filled grooves set obliquely. Punched dots emphasise the eyebrow…
Created on: Tuesday 8th October 2019
Last updated: Thursday 16th April 2020
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Record ID: WMID-78229D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap union of Late Iron Age dating (50 BC to AD 80). The strap union has a flat reverse. The front has rounded edges. In the centre are two large circles, with circular holes in the centre. Each large circle has a diameter of 16.3 mm. The centre hole has a diameter of 6.3 mm. The outer edge on one is complete, the other is damaged. Originally an adjoining closed circular projection would have been present top and bottom. Two of these survive mostly intact. A third is partially present and the fourth is missing. There is a patinated break where it was att…
Created on: Tuesday 10th September 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 17th September 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-E4A2BB
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper-alloy strap fitting of late Iron Age to Roman date, c. 100 BC - AD 100. The fitting consists of a dumbbell-shaped upper (analogous with the shape of various toggles), comprising two globular hemispherical terminals joined by a waisted central circular shaft, and a projecting bar of circular section behind. The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. Length: 22.0mm, width: 9.7mm, thickness: 12.8mm, weight: 5.3g.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd September 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 13th December 2022
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Record ID: SOM-7E4346
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Late Iron Age to Early Roman strap fitting, strap-union or belt-link dating to 300 BC - AD 100. From the rear the object has a solid 8-shaped design, with a bar on either side around which leather straps would have been attached. The 8-shape is comprised of two conjoined plano-convex discs of 19.0mm diameter, although through being compressed together they each measure 17.9mm in length from the join to the outer edge. At the front there is another central disc positioned above the waist of the 8 and compressed into it. Each of the three discs is decorated at the front wi…
Created on: Thursday 29th August 2019
Last updated: Monday 12th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Piddletrenthide CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-870CD4
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy strap fitting of late Iron Age date, c.200 BC - 50 AD. Cruciform petal type. The fitting comprises four domed ovate bosses with a D-shaped section, joined at the centre. A single integral rectangular loop or staple with square section is present to the reverse of the fitting. The metal has a dark brown patina and is in good condition. The fitting is 54.6mm long, 54mm wide, 7.1mm thick (18.4mm including loop) and weighs 52.2g. Similar fittings, though with two staples, from Corbridge, Northumberland and Newstead, Roxburghshire are illustrated in MacGreg…
Created on: Friday 12th July 2019
Last updated: Friday 19th July 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-C37EB7
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper-alloy probable strap fitting of late Iron Age date, c.100 BC - 0 BC/AD. The object comprises a circular sectioned ring with five integral decorative knops projecting to the outer edge. Three of the knops are in the form of birds, possibly ducks, spaced evenly at three of the quarter points. The bodies of the birds are ovate with an upward turn to the pointed end representing the tail. A smaller integral ovate element projects from the upper surface of the wider end of each body, forming the head and beak. No further detail is present on the birds. The central bird…
Created on: Friday 3rd May 2019
Last updated: Thursday 27th February 2020
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Record ID: SF-ACC7BA
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Iron Age to Roman strap union/junction, dating to 100 BC - AD 100. It consists of a central solid square plate, which is flanked by two circular cross-sectioned strap bars; at both ends of the bars there is a circular lug which has a central groove on the outer side. The front face of the central plate has a cast decoration consisting of three semi-cylindrical elements; the central element has a longitudinal recessed panel with a line of raised pellets. The pellets have radial raised lines around. For the type of object cf with SF-3E9036, LIN-643B3D; not identical pa…
Created on: Thursday 2nd May 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 10th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'barley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-B112DE
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy strap fitting, belt slide, of probable late Iron Age or early Roman date (50 BC - AD 200). The strap fitting is irregular in plan having been heavily eroded in the ploughsoil. It is broadly oval in plan and the front plate is D shaped in cross section. The front plate consists of a circular motif formed of a projecting boss which is encircled by a circumferential groove. The external edge has a raised rib which encircles the boss accentuating the depth of the contained annulet groove.Both the long and short edges have slight mid-point projections / thic…
Created on: Wednesday 6th February 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 15th September 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leintwardine', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-9B8D86
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy strap fitting of late Iron Age to early Roman date (c. 50 BC - 200 AD). The object comprises of a lozenge-shaped loop with a rectangular attachment loop extending from the back of it. Across the lozenge-shaped loop is a figure of eight with a raised outline on its front face around two circles. The object has a rough patchy brown and green patina. It is 34mm in length, 24mm in width and 13mm in thickness. It weighs 10.78g. This type of strap fitting and the style of decoration is well exampled from late Iron Age and early Roman contexts.
Created on: Thursday 24th January 2019
Last updated: Monday 28th January 2019
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Record ID: HAMP-F87CDB
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A late Iron Age/ early Roman (100 BC - AD 200) copper alloy strap fitting, probably from harness. It comprises a closed oval ring and resembles a terret ring in shape with a short bar between two terminal ends. The ring has a cross-section of 2.4mm diameter at the back, expanding to 6.1mm and 6.3mm diameter just before the moulded terminals. These are oval in cross-section (7.8x7.1mm and 8.2x7.0mm) and c.4.5mm wide. The bar between them is 3.4mm long and 5.6x4.4mm in cross-section. The metal is a greyish-blue green in colour and the surface is lightly pitted. The object measures 31.…
Created on: Friday 4th January 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd January 2019
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Record ID: HAMP-CBA9EC
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete late Iron Age or early Roman (100 BC - AD 100) copper alloy strap union/ junction, perhaps from harness. Both strap bars survive only very fragmentally. The body is formed by two large crescents that meet their points to form an oval frame. Both crescents are plano-convex in section, being flat to the reverse and c.5.5mm thick. The area between the crescents is circular in shape (17.0mm diameter) and outlined by a deep groove. Within are three raised pointed-ovals (also of plano-convex cross-section and 4.9mm thick) arranged equidistantly around the inner edge, creating a…
Created on: Friday 21st December 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 14th December 2022
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Record ID: FAKL-90E657
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper alloy 'strap fastener' or 'baldric hook' of late Iron Age date, c. 100BC-AD100. The fastener consists of a ring, with a 7.2mm diameter, circular section. On one face of this is a 9.7mm high, projecting stud with a waisted section topped by a 16.0mm diameter disc. Parallels for this object have been found at Camerton, Somerset (Jackson, 1990, 77, No. 81, pl 11) and Coleford, Gloucestershire (Stead, 2006, 180-181, No. 128, Fig. 82). Diameter 37.9mm, Thickness 7.2mm, Mass 39.18mm.
Created on: Tuesday 18th December 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 19th December 2018
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Record ID: LIN-7A4503
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy strap fitting, possibly of late Iron Age to early medieval date (c. 100 BC - 1100). The object is rectangular in form and sub-spherical in cross section and is incomplete. One end has three wedge-shaped, sub-spherical projections, which probably would have formed a loop of which is now missing. The latter forks at the end and terminates in an old break. The object is flat on the front and reverse, with a slight elevation on one side at the forked end. A wide groove runs down the centre of the forked end. This object parallels no. LANCUM-EDDD86. Length: 36…
Created on: Wednesday 5th December 2018
Last updated: Friday 13th August 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Osbournby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-FE301D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a probable Iron Age or Early Roman strap or harness fitting, probably datig to c. 100 BC - AD 100. the fragment, which is broadly sub-circular in cross section throughout, consists of two addorsed "C-shaped" sections, connected at one end by a further "C-shaped" element, of more consistent cross section and forming a sub-piriform loop. Concave projections on the outside edge on the opposite side of the addorsed C-shaped section are both truncated on the outer point, and complete on the inner. Dimensions: Length 34.5mm; width 34.3mm; thickness 22.8mm; weight 8.30g. …
Created on: Thursday 29th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 7th December 2018
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Record ID: NLM-E9F72A
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy possible strap fitting. Cast sub-ovoid or shield-shaped plate with four rounded cells occupying its display face. These appear apt to have received enamel, though the greyish scraps of material now left do not suggest any particular tint. A thick integrally cast and angled stalk of diameter 4.6mm projects from the back; it is uncertain whether this was part of a loop. Suggested date: Late Iron Age to Early Roman, 100 BC - AD 100 Length: 20.9mm, Width: 13mm, Thickness (clear of stalk): 1.9mm, Weight: 3.25gms
Created on: Wednesday 28th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 29th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blyborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-816287
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age to Early Roman copper alloy strap junction, probably dating to c. 100 BC - AD 100. The junction consists of two symmetrical trapezoidal loops, sub-rectangular in cross section and with a recessed outer edge. The two loops are divided by a central, transverse cross-moulding, consisting of a thick, slightly bulbous, sub-oval band flanked by thinner collars; the reverse of the moulding is recessed. Dimensions: length 21.7mm; width 14.6mm; thickness 6.1mm; weight 5.81g. No exact parallel for this object has been identified; however its grey-green patina and form are bot…
Created on: Friday 23rd November 2018
Last updated: Friday 23rd November 2018
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Record ID: HAMP-558ABB
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Middle-Late Iron Age copper alloy strap fitting, missing one of two loops to the reverse. The plate consists of a central concavo-convex rib, hollow to the reverse and decorated with a groove flanking either long edge to the convex front. Adjacent to the long edges is a furrow of C-shaped cross-section and with concave ends, a solid triangular-sectioned rib flanking its other long edge (this being flt to the reverse). A globular hemispherical knop, flat to the reverse and c.6mm in diameter adorns either end of this solid rib, to the outside edge. To the reverse of the ob…
Created on: Wednesday 21st November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wareside', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-091C4D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap fitting probably dating to the Late Iron Age to the early Roman period, c. 70 BC - 50 AD. This may possibly be a baldric ring from a sword belt. The ring has a hexagonal cross section with the remnant of a possible knop to one edge. The ring is undecorated and has a dark green patina. See similar type at BERK-C6DAA3
Created on: Sunday 30th September 2018
Last updated: Monday 19th November 2018
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Record ID: CORN-C1215F
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy strap fitting from the Late Iron Age (c.100 BC - AD 100), circular in plan, 16 mm in diameter, 4 mm in thickness and weight 4.05 g. Approximately 1 mm in from the circumference the fitting has been pierced by a tear-shaped hole, 4.7 mm in diameter; diametrically opposite it is a linear piercing 9 mm long and 1.5 mm wide. There are signs of wear around the edges of the circular piercing, suggesting that a fastening cord may have passed through it. On the obverse face a 5.5 mm long and 0.5 mm wide linear incision has been made, connecting the two piercings to produce…
Created on: Thursday 27th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th November 2018
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Record ID: NLM-24C563
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy strap fitting. A cast, or more probably mis-cast, oval loop of plano-convex section with a round-section bar offset from either longer side, each bar with expanded flat discoid ends and a narrow loop, but this is partly filled by metal and the main oval loop is incomplete at the centre of both its long sides. A moulded roundel with two dots in relief adorns the upper and lower edges of the loop. Though the roundels may have been intended to receive enamel, no trace of colorant now appears. Suggested date: Late Iron Age to Early Roman, 100BC-AD100 Length: 47.6mm, Height…
Created on: Friday 7th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 7th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lea', grid reference and parish protected.