Record ID: WAW-EFEE21
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy sword belt strap fitting, of Post Medieval dating, most likely 16th to 17th Centuries AD. The strap fitting consists of an externally bevelled ring with an octofoil plate joined to it. The octofoil plate has eight corners with alternating arches and angles. A central perforation is present, probably for the rivet for attachment to a belt. Bevelling of the perforation is present on the back of the plate. The front of the plate has been decorated by a two strand interlaced rope work design. The angled corners of the octofoil plate have been pro…
Created on: Tuesday 27th July 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 28th July 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Telford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-ACBE65
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rally ID: 102 Medieval to Post Medieval: A cast copper alloy strap fitting or union, in a trifoliate shape, of Late Medieval to Post Medieval dating (15th to 18th Centuries). A spiral / floral headed rivet is present in one of the holes. Length: 33.76mm Width: 29.89mm Thickness: 9.14mm Weight: 17.9 grams Strap fitting was photographed.
Created on: Wednesday 10th November 2010
Last updated: Friday 10th December 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fosse Way rally', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-515FD5
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy strap mount of probable Post Medieval dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD). The mount is irregular in plan and cross section. It consists of an oval shape, with a pointed triangular knop at one end. The opposing end of the oval has a U-shaped hook. It is slightly D shaped in cross section. The hook is formed from a D shaped projection, bent back on itself to form a U shaped hook. The hook is incomplete, exhibiting an old break approximately 3/4 of the way along its length. The front of the mount has been decorated with an incised floral style c…
Created on: Thursday 18th November 2010
Last updated: Monday 6th December 2010
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Record ID: WAW-76AFF6
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy mount, of Early Post Medieval date (16th to 17th centuries AD). The mount is sub-rectangular in plan, and the plate is D-shaped in cross-section. The domed front is decorated with two sub-oval ends, tapering in towards the centre, with a circle located centrally, with a rectangular ridge to either side. The front retains traces of gilding. The rest of the frame is plain and undecorated. The back of the mount has two rectangular spikes, bent at right angles to form a rectangular shape. It is a dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. which has suffere…
Created on: Tuesday 14th December 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 25th September 2013
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Record ID: WAW-01D312
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy strap fitting or belt mount, of probable Post Medieval dating (c. 1600 to 1800 AD onwards). The strap fitting is circular in plan, but due to soil pressure, is now displaying a lateral warping. It was probably originally flat or slightly domed. A circular hole is present, located off centre, towards the top of the strap fitting. Two small copper rivets have been punched through the strap fitting on either side of the hole. It is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina. It measures 14.75mm in length, 15.79mm wide and 2.7…
Created on: Wednesday 26th January 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 1st February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-007B86
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy strap fitting of probable Post Medieval dating (15th to 17th Centuries AD). The strap fitting is rectangular in plan, and sub rectangular in profile. It consists of rectangular front, with incised geometrical design and two integrally cast attachment spikes. Each spike has been bent in an L shape, and each exhibit an small internal projection. Each attachment spike is rectangular in cross section. It is possible that the attachment spikes were originally joined together, and broke in antiquity, giving the impression of two separate attachment spikes. The…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd May 2011
Last updated: Friday 27th May 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-BD9E77
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy belt mount or strap fitting, of Post Medieval dating (15th to 17th Centuries AD). The belt mount is lozengeform (diamond) in plan and flat in profile. It consists of an openwork lozenge style mount, with two integrally cast attachment spikes on the rear of the mount. Both the front and the back of the mount are plain and undecorated. The front demonstrates a slight bevelling to the edges. The central hole is lozengeform in plan and positioned centrally. The rear exhibits two cast attachment spikes, both now incomplete. One is located at the top and th…
Created on: Thursday 12th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 25th September 2013
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Record ID: LVPL-4F4FA7
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy belt mount or strap fitting, of Post Medieval dating (15th to 17th Centuries AD). The belt mount is lozengeform (diamond) in plan and flat in profile. It consists of an openwork lozenge style mount, with two integrally cast attachment spikes on the rear of the mount. Both the front and the back of the mount are plain and undecorated. The front demonstrates a slight bevelling to the edges. The central hole is lozengeform in plan and positioned centrally. The rear exhibits two cast attachment spikes, both now incomplete. One is located at the top and th…
Created on: Thursday 19th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 25th September 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-BAE8C4
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy strap fitting (belt mount) of Post Medieval dating (1500 to 1700 AD). The belt mount is irregular in plan, and flat in profile. The front consists of a sub rectangular plate, with two sets of paired cresents / semi circles removed from either side. Small V-shaped notches have been removed from the flat edges of either side (one notch either side on the top and bottom and two either side in the centre). Horizontal incised lines are present at the top and bottom of the front plate.The reverse of the fitting demonstrates two integrally cast attachment spike…
Created on: Tuesday 24th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 25th September 2013
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Record ID: LVPL-50A203
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy symmetrical bar mount of Post Medieval Dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD). The mount is irregular in plan and sub rectangular in cross section. The mount consists of a central circle, with a lozenge / diamond to either side. Both ends and the centre have been decorated with a vague floral motif, consisting of a central raised pellet, with associated raised radiating rays (petals). The back of the mount is plain, with two integrally cast attachment spikes. One is complete and the ohter exhibits an old break approximately half way along the shank. B…
Created on: Tuesday 31st May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 19th March 2014
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Record ID: LVPL-0A8B74
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy fragment from a hooked strap fitting of probable post-medieval date (1500-1700). The strap fitting is broadly sub-rectangular in plan. The fitting can be divided into two separate parts; the body and the hooked terminal. The hooked terminal is lost and the break is worn and eroded suggested a relatively old break. The body of the fitting is relatively flat with a sub-rectangular cross-section. The hooked terminal was probably formed by bending the lower part of the fitting back upon itself to form a U shaped hook. The remains of the upper p…
Created on: Friday 2nd September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Vale Royal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-6B1DE8
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rally ID: 237 Post Medieval: An incomplete cast copper alloy belt mount or strap fitting of 16th to 17th Century dating. The mount has two integrally cast hooks on the back; one is incomplete, missing the tip. The mount is phallic in shape, with incised decoration to emphasis anatomical details. Length: 25.42 mm Width: 17.21 mm Thickness: 6.42 mm Weight: 3.4 grams Find was photographed.
Created on: Monday 30th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 25th September 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tattenhall Rally 2011', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-106295
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy zoomorphic belt hook, of Post Medieval dating (1500 to 1700 AD). The belt hook is S shaped with an oval cross section. A zoomorphic or animal head terminal is present at either end, with a slit mouth, curling snout and ears. At the centre of the S is a 'waisted' area of four knops. The belt hook is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina. It has suffered from a degree of abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil. This abrasion has resulted in a loss of some surface detail. The belt hook measures 28.77mm in length, …
Created on: Friday 2nd March 2012
Last updated: Friday 22nd November 2019
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Record ID: WMID-1C7526
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy openwork mount, of Early Post Medieval dating (16th to 18th Centuries AD). Approximately 75% of the mount is present. It was probably originally symmetrical in design. It consists of a convex openwork lozenge at the centre, with scalloped external edges. The remnants of a probable fleur de lys / lis are present at the base, and an annulet at the top of the mount. The reverse is plain and undecorated. One integrally cast attachment spike with a circular cross section, extends from the rear of the mount.This spike has a lateral bend at the halfway point…
Created on: Tuesday 27th March 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 25th September 2013
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Record ID: WMID-249FA4
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy strap fitting or belt mount, in the form of a stylised Acorn, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The mount is irregular in plan and section. It consists of a pointed oval shape, with a hooked extension on the base. Faint traces of decoration are present, consisting of a line across the centre of the pointed oval and one towards the tip. The reverse is plain and undecorated. Two incomplete integrally cast attachment spikes, both with circular sections are present on the reverse of the pointed oval. It measures 27.10 mm in length, 10.36 mm wid…
Created on: Thursday 1st November 2012
Last updated: Thursday 1st November 2012
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Record ID: WMID-24CFD2
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy strap fitting or belt mount, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The mount is triangular in plan and irregular in section. The front consists of a triangular shape, with bevelled edges, terminating in an rectangular knop at the base. The reverse is plain and undecorated. Two incomplete integrally cast attachment spikes, both with circular sections are present on the reverse of the triangle. It measures 26.69 mm in length, 9.65 mm wide and 6.93 mm thick. It weighs 1.8 grams. The mount is a mid brown colour, with an even surface patina. Abras…
Created on: Thursday 1st November 2012
Last updated: Thursday 1st November 2012
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Record ID: WMID-5096F7
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy strap loop, of Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD). The strap loop is oval in plan and section. It consists of an oval frame with a flattened panel at the front. The front consists of an oval flattened panel with longitudinal ridges. The reverse of the panel is plain and undecorated. The strap bar is narrowed slightly, for the strap. It measures 33.97 in length, 66.01 mm wide and has a maximum thickness of 9.47 mm. The strap loop weighs 41.0 grams. The strap loop is a mid to dark grey colour, with an even, but flaky surface patina. This flakiness …
Created on: Thursday 15th November 2012
Last updated: Thursday 15th November 2012
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Record ID: WMID-49EF06
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy mount or strap fitting, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The mount is sub triangular (tear drop) in plan and rectangular in section. The front is convex (slightly bowed) with bevelled edges. The reverse is concave and contains two integrally cast attachment spikes. Each spike is incomplete and has a circular cross section. The mount measures 28.80 mm in length, it has a maximum width of 15.21 mm and 6.16 mm thick. It weighs 4.7 grams. The mount is a mid green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement w…
Created on: Tuesday 27th November 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 25th September 2013
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Record ID: WMID-CCB354
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy hooked strap fitting, of Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD) The strap fitting was cast in one piece, and a separate piece of copper alloy sheet metal was attached to the reverse. It consists of an oval plate bearing a voided curved armed cross, and a central stylised flower formed from seven annulets within an oval. Crescents are present in all four of the interstices (between the arms of the cross and the oval border), along with a line of four annulets. A rounded attachment knop is present at one end, decorated by a circle of annulets. A slightly p…
Created on: Monday 3rd December 2012
Last updated: Monday 3rd December 2012
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Record ID: WMID-D6A1F5
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy strap fitting / belt hanger, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600). The fitting comprises two separate elements: a sub circular pendent ring, and a sub triangular mount. In plan the mount is comprised of a tapering rectangle with an inward facing chevron shape at one end and a narrowed rectangular backward looping closed hook at the other. The hook retains a separate sub circular ring (11.87 mm diameter) with the slight remains of casting sprue on one side. The main body has two circular rivet holes on its central axis, one …
Created on: Wednesday 9th January 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 9th January 2013
Spatial data recorded.