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Record ID: HESH-09A4C1
Object type: SLEEVE CLASP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragment of cast copper alloy, possibly from a sleeve clasp of early medieval date (550-800 AD). The fragment is sub-rectangular in plan and cross section; it also has a series of irregular oval holes cast in it. The fragment is from the external edge of the clasp and the outer edge expands and contracts in an even wave along its edge. All the other edges are irregular and broken. There is no evidence of a cast design on any of the surfaces. The metal is a mid green colour with an even but heavily corroded polished patina, where the external patina is removed a mid purp…
Created on: Monday 26th September 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 16th January 2013
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Whitney-on-Wye', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: HESH-A88117
Object type: SLEEVE CLASP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy fragment; possibly a wrist-clasp (or sleeve clasp) of probable 6th - 8th century (Early Medieval 550 - 800 AD) date. The fragment is broadly sub-rectangular in plan with a series of D shaped regular projections on three edges and four pierced holes through the body. In profile it is slightly bowed and in cross section is broadly sub-rectangular. It measures 29.7mm length, 17.8mm width, is 2.4mm thick and weighs 4.21 grams.
The wrist clasp is formed from a central thickened bar which forms one vertical edge that tapers to one side; the tapered…
Created on: Monday 24th May 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 26th May 2010
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Ledbury', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: HESH-926A22
Object type: SLEEVE CLASP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragment from an enamelled cast copper alloy wrist-clasp (or sleeve clasp) of probable 6th – 8th century (Early Medieval 550 – 800 AD) date. The fragment is broadly sub-rectangular in plan with a two broken edges; in profile it is slightly bowed and in cross section is broadly lentoid. Approximately 50% of the clasp survives. It measures 28.7mm length, 14.6mm width, is 2.0mm thick and weighs 3.21 grams.
The wrist clasp is formed from a relatively thin sheet or bar, one vertical edge is straight and relatively flat, the other is decorated with a repeating pattern o…
Created on: Wednesday 16th December 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 16th January 2013
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'North Herefordshire', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: HESH-85E083
Object type: SLEEVE CLASP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy catch-piece from a wrist-clasp (or sleeve clasp) of Hines's Form B18c, probably dating to the 6th century. The catch-piece is broadly sub-rectangular in plan with a broken abraded sub-rectangular projection on one edge which represents part of the rectangular 'eye' or catch; this would have contained the hook from the other half of the clasp.
In profile it is slightly bowed, and in cross section is broadly lentoid. It measures 34.2mm length, 16.3mm width, is 2.9mm thick and weighs 6.08 grams.
It has a central thickened b…
Created on: Friday 17th April 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 16th January 2013
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'North Herefordshire', grid reference and parish protected.
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