Record ID: HAMP-014FF1
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy post-medieval (1500-1700) strap fitting, with the incomplete stumps (old breaks) of two integral attachment spikes to the reverse. The fitting is shaped like an acorn, with grooves decorating the 'cup' in a cross hatch pattern. A transverse rib separates the 'cup' from the 'nut'. From the base of the cup projects a short stem while at the apex of the nut is a triangular knop. The strap fitting is concave to the reverse and slightly convex to the front. It is green-brown in colour with only small patches of original patina remaining and a possible trace of gi…
Created on: Tuesday 15th December 2015
Last updated: Friday 18th December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-00B81A
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late post-medieval to early modern (1600-1900) two-part strap fitting, consisting of a copper alloy ring attached to a sheet metal strap of indeterminate metal (probably a copper alloy), secured with three corroding iron rivets. The ring is circular in shape and hexagonal in cross section. It has a smooth green patina. The plate is rectangular in shape but cut inwards where it wraps around the ring. The metal is now purple in colour with a smooth surface. The ring measures 14.0mm in diameter (10.6mm internal diameter) and is 3.4mm thick. The plate is 11.6mm in length, 10.2mm width,…
Created on: Tuesday 15th December 2015
Last updated: Friday 18th December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wonston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-09D808
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval (1500-1700) copper alloy strap fitting with a pair of integral prongs on the reverse, both bent outwards. The mount is flat and oval in shape with a worn trefoil knop extending from both long edges. There is no decoration on the surface or the reverse of the mount. All original patina is missing to the front and the metal is now a red/ purple-brown in colour. The reverse has a dark green/ black surface, rough with silvery-coloured areas. The strap fitting measures 31.9mm in length, 16.9mm in width, and 2.1mm thickness. It weighs 3.6g. It is similar to Read 2001, pages …
Created on: Monday 9th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 7th December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alresford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-0942E3
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval (1500-1700) copper alloy sword belt fitting, incomplete in so far as it is missing its rivet. The object comprises a triangular plate with rounded corners at the short edge, a rounded knop (flat to the reverse) extending from the third corner and a trefoliate terminal extending from the centre of the short edge. One face is decorated with an elaborate scrolling foliate pattern with fronds to either side from a central stem, reaching into the trefoliate end (the centre of which has a circular perforation surrounded by iron corrosion from the missing rivet). All original…
Created on: Monday 9th November 2015
Last updated: Thursday 29th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alresford', grid reference and parish protected.