Record ID: LVPL-468667
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy S-shaped 'snake belt' fastener, dating to the Post-Medieval period, (c. AD 1575 -c.1800). This fastener is in the form of a curved snake forming two hooks. The fastener is decorated on one face with an animal head terminal at one end and with worn moulded scale-like decoration. The snake has raised and rounded pellets representing the eyes. The object expands in width from the head before narrowing as it curves into the tail where it terminates. Within the curve of the 'neck' is a large lump of corroded metal which was probably once an attachment loop/ring. …
Created on: Thursday 10th May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 21st June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Woore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-44596C
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy hooked and openwork strap fitting of early Post-medieval date, c. AD 1550 to c. AD 1650. The strap fitting consists of a trefoil plate with circular and lozenge shaped apertures, and a projecting bifurcate collar at the juncture of the plate and the rearward facing close butted blunt hook. The front edges are bevelled and damaged. The rear of the object is flat and undecorated. Above the collar is a circular rivet hole surrounded by iron corrosion. The rivet is missing. The top of the object is incomplete but would have held a second rivet hole for attachment. A s…
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blakenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-BD2C57
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy belt mount or strap fitting of early post-medieval date. The object is sub triangular in plan and domed with a slightly concave reverse. The object tapers in width from the wide rounded end thickening and widening slightly before it terminating at the opposite end. On the reverse there are two incomplete integral spikes which are oval in cross-section and bent towards each other. The object has a mid-brown patina. Dimensions: 20mm in length, 7mm in width, 0.8g Mounts with bent-over attachment spikes are characteristic of the 16th and 17th centuries and may be f…
Created on: Friday 15th September 2017
Last updated: Friday 29th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barnwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-BC8C1E
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval copper-alloy belt loop / slide (c. 1750-c. 1900). The strap fitting is sub rectangular in plan, and a flattened 'U' shape in profile. The top is rectangular, with rounded corners. It has been decorated by a series of 'dots' forming two spirals, perhaps representing foliage or scrolls. Remnants of an iron pin / rivet are present in the centre of each projecting side. This iron pin, presumably formed as the method of attachment to the strap. The rear face and sides of the strap fitting are plain and undecorated. The object has a greyish green patina and…
Created on: Friday 15th September 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 26th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skirpenbeck', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-8894ED
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy post-Medieval copper-alloy belt loop / slide (c. 1750-c. 1900). The strap fitting is sub rectangular in plan, and a flattened 'U' shape in profile. The top is rectangular. It has been decorated with a central sub-rectangular ridge around which are pits or dots. Remnants of an iron pin / rivet are present in the centre of each side. This iron pin, presumably formed as the method of attachment to the strap. The rear face and sides of the strap fitting are plain and undecorated. Dimensions: 30mm in length, 8mm in width, 11mm in height (of sides), 7.0g …
Created on: Wednesday 26th July 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 26th July 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-F9EFC7
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy belt mount or strap slide of post-medieval date. The object is symmetrical with a rectangular central panel and tapering rounded ends with a decorative knop. Projecting from each side of the rectangular central section is a rearward facing integral tab. These may have joined forming a strap slide when complete. Each face of the object is coated with a white metal, probably silver or tin. Dimensions: 23mm in length, 19mm in width, 3mm thick, 3.4g
Created on: Thursday 13th April 2017
Last updated: Thursday 13th April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thoresway', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-BF6D88
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy openwork strap fitting of post-medieval date. The object is in the form of a quatrefoil which is open in the centre. The frame is undecorated. To the rear of the object are two integral lugs which taper to a point. These would have attached the object to a belt or strap fitting. The object has a dark brown patina and is in good condition. Dimensions: 19mm in length, 19mm in width, 1.5mm thick, 1.6g
Created on: Friday 17th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 22nd May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Snaith', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-BF2DBD
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap fitting or belt mount dating to the Post-Medieval period, (AD1500-1700). The object is symmetrical and is sub-rectangular in cross-section. The object has an expanded lozenge shaped centre which tapers towards each end before flaring outwards into the oval terminals. The outer face of the object is decorated with a central lentoid shaped depression. On the reverse of the object are two integral spiked lugs for attachment. Dimensions: 33mm in length, 10mm in width, 3mm thick (not including lugs), 5.6g The object has a pitted, mid-green patina and is in f…
Created on: Friday 17th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 22nd May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Snaith', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C1F548
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap fitting (belt mount) of probable post-medieval date (1500-1700).The object is sub-oval in plan and symmetrical with and oval centre from each side of which projects a moulded terminal. Each moulded terminal is decorated with four ridges along the outer face, the edges have been damaged. The centre of the object is undecorated and flat. The rear of the object is flat with two rectangular sectioned spikes or lugs which have been bent towards each other and flattened. These spikes would pass through the strap leather and hold the fitting in place. A fragment …
Created on: Tuesday 21st February 2017
Last updated: Friday 24th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Moulton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-0200D6
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy belt mount or strap fitting of early post-medieval date. The object is sub triangular in plan and domed with a slightly concave reverse. The object tapers in width from the wide rounded end thickening and widening slightly before it terminating at the opposite end. This thickening forms a decorative collar or knop. On the reverse there are two integral spikes which are oval in cross-section and bent towards each other. The object has a mid-green patina and is in fair condition. Dimensions: 26mm in length, 9mm in width, 4mm thick (including spikes), 2.40g Mounts…
Created on: Thursday 1st December 2016
Last updated: Thursday 1st December 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke upon Tern', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-201261
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper alloy asymmetrical belt mount with integral lugs dating to the 17th Century. The plate of the mount is slightly convex and broadly oval in plan. A rounded terminal projects from each end of the object. Two longitudinally placed integral lugs extend from the reverse. The object has a mid-green patina. Similar examples of asymmetrical mounts are illustrated in Read (2001) p34, fig.19, all of which the author dates to the 17th Century. Dimension: 38mm in length, 17mm in width, 3mm thick, 5.25g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd August 2016
Last updated: Thursday 4th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tiverton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-BFA959
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval strap fitting with decorative engraving around surface edge and on the surface itself witha symmetrical design. The fitting is lozenge shapped with a concave middle or 'waist', jutting out to a slight point on both edges of both sides and rounding to form the two ends. It has been somewhap altered post deposionally and is no longer flat though does retain a lustre. Two complete unpointed lugs are also present. Dimensions: Weight 4.45g, Length 22mm, Width 11mm, Depth (inc. lugs) 14mm
Created on: Thursday 23rd June 2016
Last updated: Thursday 7th July 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cley Next the Sea', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-BF6BE9
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy lozenge shaped strap fitting with three transverse ridges across the centre, and two integral pointed lugs. The surface of the fitting is slightly raised on the two sub-circular ends and on the ridges. For a similar artefact, see Read, 2001: 36, Fig 314. Dimensions: Weight 2.9g, Length 23mm, Width 8mm, Depth (Inc. Lugs) 13mm References: Read, Brian. Metal Artefacts of Antiquity: A Catalogue of Small Finds from Specific Areas of the United Kingdom. Volume One. 2001, Portcullis Publishing
Created on: Thursday 23rd June 2016
Last updated: Thursday 7th July 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cley Next the Sea', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-EAED73
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper alloy asymmetrical belt mount with integral lugs dating to the 17th Century. The plate of the mount is slightly convex and broadly oval in plan. A rounded terminal, decorated with grooves, projects from the narrow end of the object. At the opposite wider end is a similar but incomplete projection. Two longitudinally placed integral lugs extend from the reverse. The object has a reddish-green patina. Similar examples of asymmetrical mounts are illustrated in Read (2001) p34, fig.19, all of which the author dates to the 17th Century. Dimensions: 34mm in leng…
Created on: Wednesday 1st June 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 1st June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke upon Tern', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-584D4D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy strap slide or mount of post-medieval date, (c. AD1600-1700). The slide is formed of a flat top with long square sectioned spikes projecting back from the ends and then bent inwards so the ends overlap broadly forming an open rectangle in profile. The front plate has a central oval which expands out at each side into a lozenge form. The central oval is decorated with grooves forming a flower with twelve petals. Each lozenge shaped terminal is decorated with a central lozenge around which is worn decoration. The strap fitting was probably used as a either a strap slid…
Created on: Wednesday 25th May 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 7th June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke upon Tern', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C6867D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete strap slide of post-medieval date. The object would have been rectangular when complete and is D-shaped in cross-section. The object narrows in width at the centre of the outer face and terminates with at break at one end. The opposite terminal is rounded and projects beyond the frame at the rear of the object. The frame is circular in cross-section and integral to the outer face. The object has a dark green patina. A similar example which can be found on the database is SF-938A1D. Dimensions: 30mm in length (across outer face), 24mm in width (including frame), 4.00g.
Created on: Wednesday 18th May 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 18th May 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-7B83A1
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy sword belt hanger of post medieval date. The object consists of a flat plate with a separate forward facing hook which is riveted in place. The plate is sub-rectangular in plan with a sub-rectangular shaped notch, the sides of which taper inwards, cut out from the upper edge, resulting in two 'arms'. Each 'arm' is decorated with three linear grooves which are evenly spaced and narrow to a point towards the hooked end. A corroded iron rivet remains in-situ on each central groove. Each edge of the object is notched. Either side of the straight edge of the object is a r…
Created on: Friday 8th April 2016
Last updated: Friday 30th August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Malpas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-163EEA
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy S-shaped 'snake belt' fastener, dating to the Post-Medieval period, (c. AD 1575 -c.1800). This fastener is in the form of a curved snake forming two hooks. The fastener is decorated on both faces with an animal head terminal and with worn moulded scale-like decoration. In the centre of the buckle is a raised moulding consisting of two transverse collars flanked on either side by a group of three pointed-oval leaves. The opposite end terminates with an ancient break before the terminal head. The object has a mid-brown patina with light green corrosion in plac…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd March 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd March 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stanthorne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-6E190A
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting for a sword belt of probable 17th century date. The main body of the fitting is oval in plan, with a convex upper surface and a flat rear. The upper end of the object is incomplete. Extending from the lower end is a transverse collar from which extends a D-shaped sectioned rearward facing hook. The hook terminates with a break. The outer face is decorated with a bordering groove within which is worn foliate decoration. At the rear of the object is the remains of an oval rivet for attachment. The object has a mid-green patina and is worn. Sim…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd March 2016
Last updated: Monday 25th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Munch Wenlock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-DE3449
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy hooked mount of post-medieval date. The mount is sub-hemispherical, with a main convex element. From one end of the object projects an incomplete hook which terminates with an ancient break. The opposite end of the object terminates just below the central element. The object has a mid-green corroded patina and is in poor condition. A similar example which can be found on the database is HAMP-C394F8, https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/141607. A hooked mount of similar construction can be found illustrated in Read (2001, 42; ref. 362). Read (…
Created on: Friday 12th February 2016
Last updated: Friday 12th February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Malpas', grid reference and parish protected.