Record ID: SF-B54022
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy medieval multi-component strap fitting. The object consists of three separate sections. One of the two outer sections is a bar mount with loop featuring square plate with an arm projecting from the centre of its inner edge that curves round towards its reverse, culminating in a smaller lozenge-shaped plate. An integral rivet projects from the centre of the reverse of the square plate passing through a hole in the centre of the lozenge-shaped plate and connecting them together. The other outer section consists of a long str…
Created on: Tuesday 15th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wetheringsett-cum-Brockford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-03B52F
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Medieval pendant loop dating to the later 14th century. It comprises an incomplete bar mount and quatrefoil loop. One of the lobes is squared with a recessed bar across its outer end where it is attached to an in situ simple copper-alloy strap mount. Thias is formed of sheet metal and is wrapped around the bar with a rivet hole at either end.  See Egan and Pritchard (1991, 221, fig.138, no.1189) for comparison. These are of later 14th century date (ibid., 26, fig.13). 
Created on: Monday 19th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Benacre', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-B2CF0B
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy medieval strap loop, dating c.1270-1400. It has an in situ copper-alloy rivet with an oval terminal. It is rectangular/slighty trapezoidal with a slightly longer outside edge, similar to an example from excavation in London illustrated by Egan and Prichard (1991, 232, fig.1249).  PAS database similairites with MS-0A703E and SUR-7E729E. 
Created on: Thursday 15th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 7th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Covehithe', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-25017B
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy medieval strap loop. It is trapezoidal in shape with a small cylindrical attachment loop projecting from the centre of the narrower end. Egan and Pritchard (1991, 26, fig.13) date this type of loop to c.AD 1270-c.1400. Length: 12.51mm, width: 15.25mm, thickness: 2.12mm, weight: 0.88g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 9th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Covehithe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-FD2F9F
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy medieval or post-medieval strap fitting. It consists of a bar mount made from a long strip of copper-alloy, slightly wider at either end, folded in two and secured with two rivets. The rivets may be iron as the reverse is covered with iron corrosion. A simple copper-alloy hoop, oval in cross-section with wear in multiple places, sits within the fold at the lower end. Egan and Pritchard (1991) illustrate similar, finer examples from excavations in London all found in late 14th century contexts, but simple examples like this one may be later.  Len…
Created on: Wednesday 19th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Old Buckenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-3A3C31
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy and iron medieval strap link/junction. It consists of a central oval loop with a rectangular section protruding from either side. Each of these latter sections has a wide central groove on one face. Each end is covered with heavy iron corrosion. For comparison see PAS records: PUBLIC-6DF38E, NLM-59380A, BH-FE4DC9 and WILT-D61BF2 (this example with associated fittings still attached). Length: 15.44mm, width: 10.55mm, thickness: 4.79mm, weight: 2.54g
Created on: Wednesday 9th February 2022
Last updated: Friday 18th March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brockley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-092B24
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy medieval one piece strap fitting. The object is broadly U-shaped with a curved loop-like base and an elongated rectangular loop at end and an inward-facing projection with a hooked end at the other. The hooked end of the latter projection is crudely shaped like an animal's head and behind this the outer face is decorated with three diagonal grooves, all filled with what appears to be niello, bordered by a transverse groove at either end. Below this the outer part of the lower loop-like lower section is decorated with a raised sh…
Created on: Wednesday 8th December 2021
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blythburgh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-610078
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy medieval three-part strap fitting/junction/link. It consists of a central annular loop with two separate strap fittings attached to it. Each fitting in U-shaped, consisting of a sub-rectangular plate and a smaller, sub-lozenge-shaped rear plate connected by a narrow curved strip. An integral rivet projects from the centre of the reverse of the larger plate and is situated through a hole in the centre of the smaller plate. The surface of the metal is heavily corroded. See PAS records: BH-841532 and YORYM-BD3881 for comparison. Length: 45.18mm, width: 1…
Created on: Monday 6th September 2021
Last updated: Thursday 13th January 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Felsham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-80CE6D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy medieval two-part strap fitting. It is composed of a double-looped fitting with a separate tag attached to one loop. Each loop is rectangular-shaped and a narrow, rectangular bar with a faceted outer face joins them together. Each end of the outer face of each loop is decorated with a transverse groove. The tag is made from two strips of sheet metal folded together. The inner one expands and becomes rounded to one end, the outer is rectangular and shorter. The two are attached together via two in situ copper-alloy rivets. Length: 32.42mm, width: 9.78mm, th…
Created on: Friday 9th July 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 7th September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Higham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-8052BF
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy medieval strap fitting, probably from a harness. It consists of two long, narrow, parallel plates joined at one end by a loop. Each plate is D-shaped in cross-section with a rounded outer face and the outer face of each terminal is mounlded to formed a rounded section followed by a smaller outer knop. A copper-alloy rivet remains in situ through either end, securing the two plates together. The outer part of the joining loop is almost worn through. See PAS database records: SF-AC8DE9, SF-790245, YORYM-B7107B, NMS-5F65AD. Such objects may often have functio…
Created on: Friday 9th July 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 7th September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Higham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-6D4CCF
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy medieval strap fitting or strap end component. It is formed from a rectangular piece of sheet metal with two small circular holes through the corners of one end. It has been bent towards one end. Its simple construction makes a number of functions possible, but it's style and patina suggests a medieval date. Length: 43.02mm, width: 22.40mm, thickness: 0.89mm, weight: 4.09g
Created on: Thursday 8th July 2021
Last updated: Monday 13th September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Higham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-CF1E4B
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy medieval strap fitting. It is circular in shape with a cruciform aperture through the centre. On one face there is a recess at the end of each arm of the aperture, presumably where separate components would have been attached originally. A small number of similar examples have been recorded on the PAS database inclduing: LEIC-933F6C, NCL-CCD0F4. The latter example still had another component attached to one side confirming that these were the central sections of multiple-component strap fittings. Diameter: 16.84mm, thickness: 3.43mm, weight: 2.79g
Created on: Thursday 13th May 2021
Last updated: Thursday 14th October 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bedfield', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-0307CA
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy medieval strap loop. It consists of a trapezoidal frame with short internal projections to either side of the narrower end. Egan and Pritchard (1991, 26, fig.13) suggest that this style of strap fitting was in use across the medieval period, from c.AD 1150-1450. Length: 23.60mm, width: 17.31mm, thickness: 3.49mm, weight: 2.27g
Created on: Friday 9th April 2021
Last updated: Friday 9th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Old Buckenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-A4425C
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy medieval pendant probably from a bar mount. It is an open quatrefoil shape. The outer edge of one lobe is straight, presumably where it was attached. Egan and Pritchard (1991, 221, fig.138, no.1189) illustrate a similar pendant still attached to a bar mount from excavations in London. They date these to the first half of the 14th century (ibid., 26, fig.13). Length: 11.61mm, width: 11.54mm, thickness: 2.19mm, weight: 0.82g
Created on: Thursday 12th March 2020
Last updated: Thursday 27th August 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clare', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-A43A6E
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy medieval strap loop. Trapezoidal in shape with a small cylindrical lug projecting from the centre of the outer edge of the narrower side. Egan and Pritchard (1991, 26, fig.13) date this type of fitting to c.AD 1270-c.1400. Length: 12.80mm, width: 13.29mm, thickness: 2.62mm, weight: 0.88g
Created on: Thursday 12th March 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 18th August 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clare', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-C0EC8B
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy medieval strap loop. This is D-shaped and rectangular in cross-section. There is a small circular hole through the centre of the straight inner edge. A flattened knob with a collar around its base projects from the centre of the curved outer edge. A very similar example was found at Meols (Griffiths et al. 2007, 129, pl.22, no.1450). Length: 23.67mm, width: 14.20mm, thickness: 3.69mm, weight: 2.17g
Created on: Friday 1st November 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 14th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winston', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-09A227
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy medieval strap loop. The object has a trapezoid-shaped frame with an integral rivet extending from the centre of the shorter side. Egan and Pritchard (1991, 26, fig.13) date trapezoidal strap loops to c.1270-1400 based on excavated material from London. Length: 14.85mm, width: 14.70mm, thickness: 3.50mm, weight: 0.94g
Created on: Monday 24th June 2019
Last updated: Monday 24th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wetheringsett-cum-Brockford', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-E56DE8
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy loop, probably a pendant loop from a medieval bar mount. It is D-shaped both in form and in cross-section. For mounts with similar loops from excavations in London see Egan and Pritchard (1991, 221, fig.138). They date these to c.AD 1350-1400 (ibid. fig.13). Length: 10.21mm, width: 9.88mm, thickness: 1.62mm, weight: 0.28g
Created on: Monday 10th June 2019
Last updated: Monday 10th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Higham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-90F892
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two fragments of an incomplete copper alloy medieval swivelling strap fitting. Both fragments are parts of the 'female' component of the swivel fitting. One fragment contains an oval shaped hole, which would be the terminal for the 'male' component of the swivel fitting. It measures 10.87mm in length, 6.17mm in width and 2.91mm in thickness. Weight 0.54g. The other fragment is curved into a semicircular shape and is part of what would have been the frame for the 'female' component. It measures 12.77mm in length, 6.9mm in width, and 2.64mm in thickness. Weight 0.46g. Such swivel fit…
Created on: Thursday 6th June 2019
Last updated: Thursday 22nd August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-145AC5
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy medieval strap loop. The object has a D-shaped frame with an integral rivet extending from one side. The frame has a rounded exterior surface and flattened interior surface. Egan and Pritchard (1991, 26, fig.13) date oval strap loops, to which this example is presumably related, to c.1270-1400 based on excavated material from London. Length: 12.44mm, width: 10.38mm, thickness: 1.78mm, weight: 0.42g
Created on: Tuesday 7th May 2019
Last updated: Friday 24th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Higham', grid reference and parish protected.