Record ID: HESH-543D8A
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A potential strap fitting, possibly dating to the late Iron Age, but could also be from the late Bronze Age.  The object is hollow, consisting of four sides: a top, bottom and two sides. The top is subrectangular in shapes, with convex outer edges. There are two sub-circular knobs on either side, and there is a central raised ridge. The bottom surface is thinner so the underside of the top surface is visible, also rectangular in shape with slightyl concave outer edges. The front of the object has a sub-circular hole (measuring 18.5mm wide and 7.5mm high)&…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: WAW-047DF4
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy strap fitting / belt hanger, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating, circa AD 1400 to AD 1600.  The strap fitting consists of a sub triangular mount. The object is broad at the upper edge and tapers to an integral hook. At the upper edge is a semi circular impression almost creating a heart shaped plate. The lower end tapers to a hook that folds behind the plate. A suspension loop is still attached. located on the central plate are two circular rivet holes. The surface is abraded and has suffered some damage. The object has a green …
Created on: Tuesday 12th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 23rd October 2023
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Record ID: WAW-40BC5F
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy strap fitting of Post Medieval date (c. AD 1550-1800). The object is a bar mount with terminal sub-oval lobes at either end. The object is plano-convex, with a domed front and a largely flat reverse, except for the stubs of integral attachment spikes at both the top and bottom of the object. The object is extremely worn, and so whilst it may appear that there are no obvious remnants of what were raised ribs on the central segment of the object, akin to those found on HAMP-5F6AA8, this does not preclude the object from having had them at some point…
Created on: Wednesday 29th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2023
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Record ID: WAW-C535CC
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete, copper alloy strap fitting of Post Medieval date (c. AD 1500-1700). There are two main sections of the object, with the first consisting of a sub-rectangular, plano-convex copper alloy sheet. This section measures 7.88mm wide near the top, gradually expanding to 10.35mm wide and 3.43mm thick, excluding the attachment shanks on the reverse. There are two shanks with oval cross-sections on the reverse, one shorter shank near the top of this section of the object (4.68mm long, 4.38mm wide) with a flat terminal, and a longer one near the bottom (4.48mm…
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 6th July 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-095BF7
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, copper alloy, post medieval (1550-1700), belt mount or strap fitting. The mount is flat in profile and roughly symmetrical about its length. The outline shape consists of a tear drop body with smaller tri-lobed shapes at each end. On the rear there is a prong at each end for fixing the mount to a leather belt. The mount has a mid green patina over a red brown core. Length 23mm, width 8mm, thickness of plate 1.5mm, weight 1.2g. Depth with prongs 7mm.
Created on: Sunday 28th March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 14th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Foy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-A74C8E
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy hooked strap fitting of probable post-medieval date (1500-1700). The fitting can be divided into two separate parts; the body and the hooked terminal. The body of the fitting is relatively flat with a sub-rectangular cross-section; whereas the hook is sub-triangular (D shaped). The hooked terminal has been formed by bending the upper part of the fitting back upon itself to form a U shaped hook. This hook is undecorated and tapers slightly along its length terminating in a broken edge. The upper part of the hook flares into the decorated body of the strap fitting. The…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 14th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Foy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-9CA918
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy 'S'-shaped belt hook or strap fitting of Post-Medieval, most probably 18th century date (AD 1550 - AD 1900). The two terminals are in the form of a snake or possibly swan heads - one is turned back to form a loop whilst the opposing is open forming the hook. The central part of the fitting has moulded decoration. This decoration is in the form of two circumferential transverse ribs flanked by acanthus like leaves. The bodies are covered with cast wedge shaped scales (or feathers). The fitting is a mid - green colour with an abraded slightly corroded patin…
Created on: Monday 11th May 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 12th May 2020
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Record ID: WMID-1A5A81
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy mount with integral lugs, dating to the 17th century. The mount is in the form of an acorn. The body of the mount is broadly oval shaped with a rounded upper edge. Projecting from the upper edge at a ninety degree angle is the stalk. There are two integrally-cast lugs for attachment at the reverse face of the mount. These are formed from a stem that is broad at the plate and then tapers to a sharp point. On the front face there are two horizontal incised lines across the body of the mount. There is a further horizontal incised line at the upper edge. …
Created on: Thursday 23rd April 2020
Last updated: Friday 14th May 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-F47FC5
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval fragment of a copper alloy strap end, of late 14th- or early 15th-century. What remains is a slightly trapezoidal attachment 'box' for a strap end of lyre-shaped form. One face is decorated with 10 incised parallel lines in which is crudely inscribed the letters 'ihc'. The plain back panel is attached by four rivets. The strap end shows some signs of silvering A similar object can be seen in record NMS-79B927 Weight: 7.97gms Length: 25.8mm Width: 23.7mm thickness: 4.6mm
Created on: Monday 27th January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 29th January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aymestrey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-599486
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy strap fitting (belt mount) of probable post-medieval date (1500-1700). The strap fitting is a square shape in plan and rectangular in profile; the edges are bevelled. The upper surface may have had an incised and gilded design but that is lost due to surface corrosion. The reverse face of the fitting is flat with two cast sub-rectangular projections (hooks) which are both preserved and turned back upon themselves. These hooks would have passed through the leather strap and hold the fitting in place. The fitting is a mid greenish brown colour with an abraded worn pati…
Created on: Friday 8th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 30th January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Weobley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-9CCA1B
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval (late 16th to early 17th centuries) strap fitting, in the form of a hook. The copper alloy fitting has an inverted triangular body, with rounded edges and a wide 'V' along the upper edge. The body has a circular rivet hole. In the rivet hole there is the traces of an iron rivet. The lower tip of the triangular body is narrowed before forming an integral hook by being curled towards the reverse. The surface of the fitting has a mottled brown-green patina. The strap fitting measures 30.72mm long and 12.45mm wide. It weighs 2.13g. Margeson (1993) illustrates simila…
Created on: Friday 18th October 2019
Last updated: Monday 28th October 2019
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Record ID: HESH-6901EE
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy strap end or sword belt fitting of a post medieval date (1600-1750). The strap fitting consists of a projecting suspension loop and a roughly rectangular plate. The centrally situated loop is sub-oval in plan, having a length of 28.48mm and a width of 12.32mm. The loop has a circular perforation with a diameter of 5.24mm and the outer edge of this perforation has clearly cast facets. The plate has a length of 15.65mm and a maximum width of 29.28mm. It is bowed in profile. It has a central circular perforation, 6.27mm in diameter, with a circular perforatio…
Created on: Friday 16th August 2019
Last updated: Thursday 7th November 2019
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Record ID: HESH-67C388
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy strap fitting (belt mount) of probable post-medieval date (1600-1700). The strap fitting is irregular in plan and domed (convex) in profile; the edges are bevelled / faceted. The overall decorative design consists of a debased fleur-de-lis which has been badly eroded. The petals of the flower are delineated by piercing and the mid band is cast. All the edges are eroded. There is no evidence of an applied surface on either the upper face or lower faces. The reverse face of the fitting is irregular but broadly flat and undecorated. Two cast sub-rectangular projections …
Created on: Friday 16th August 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 9th October 2019
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Record ID: HESH-679499
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper alloy strap fitting of probable post-medieval date (1500-1700). The strap fitting is circular in plan and domed in profile. The front face is convex whilst the reverse is concave. The edges of the fitting are bevelled. The front face has been decorated with three concentric cast circles which are evenly spaced around a central circular boss. Small traces of an applied tinned finish are present on the front face of the fitting. The reverse face of the fitting is concave with two cast sub-rectangular projections (hooks) positioned on either edge of the fitting. These hooks w…
Created on: Friday 16th August 2019
Last updated: Saturday 16th May 2020
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Record ID: HESH-674D06
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three cast copper alloy mounts of probable late medieval or post medieval date (1400-1600). The mounts are sub-oval in plan and domed in cross section (D-shaped). The front faces are convex and undecorated. The reverse are concave. From a central position a small square sectioned spike projects on each stud; this terminates in a blunt tapered point. The mounts are dark mid green colour with a smooth shiny surface patina. The lengths of the spikes would suggest that the mounts were used either in furniture or through a relatively thick piece of leather, possibly on horse harness. Th…
Created on: Friday 16th August 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 9th October 2019
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Record ID: HESH-B395DB
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap fitting of probable later medieval or post medieval date (1400-1750). The strap fitting is broadly S shaped in plan and D shaped in cross section. The fitting has a central horizontal bar from which two opposing crescentic shaped opposing hooks extend. All the surfaces are slightly rounded having bevelled edges. There is no cast or incised decoration present, although it is possible the metalwork was once coated with a black lacquer / black coating - possibly burnt linseed oil? The reverse is plain and undecorated; three integrally cast projecting spikes exte…
Created on: Friday 26th July 2019
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wellington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-AE1182
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap fitting often associated with spurs of late medieval or post medieval date (1400-1700). The fitting is composite; the body of the mount is irregular in plan and rectangular in section. The plate element is cast in one piece and the lower pointed terminal is bent back upon itself to form a hook. The hook itself is lost through a relatively modern break. The opposite end the oval plate is perforated and a there was likely once a single oval (mushroom) headed stud joined. Allowed the fitting to be fastened to a leather belt or strap. For an example of how these …
Created on: Friday 26th July 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 30th October 2019
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Record ID: HESH-20CDB7
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap fitting often associated with spurs of late medieval or post medieval date (1400-1700). The fitting is composite; the body of the mount is irregular in plan and rectangular in section. The plate element is cast in one piece and the lower pointed terminal is bent back upon itself to form a hook. The hook itself is lost through a combination of erosion and abrasion. The opposite end the oval plate is perforated and a single oval (mushroom) headed stud is joined. This allowed the fitting to be fastened to a leather belt or strap. For an example of how these fitt…
Created on: Tuesday 25th June 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 26th June 2019
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Record ID: HESH-90524E
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap fitting (belt mount) of probable post-medieval date (1500-1700). The strap fitting is sub-rectangular with pointed terminals. On the lower face are four trunscated features which form a rectangle from each corner they are present. The fitting is a mid brown colour with a well formed surface patina . Similar examples of strap fittings can be seen in Brian Read's book 'Metal Artefacts of Antiquity' (pages 34-37). The strap fitting measures 18.69mm in length, 5.84mm in width and 1.98mm in thickness and weighs 0.78 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 18th June 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 26th June 2019
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Record ID: HESH-993F93
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap fitting of probable 17th century date (1550-1750). The fitting is broadly rectangular in plan and cross section. The upper element has a cast design comprising a series of rounded knops and a central lis shaped projection. The upper plate is also pierced by several varying shaped holes four are decorative and arranged in a square with a diameter of 4.1mm. Two are functional and filled with the remains of corroded iron pins. The lower part of the fitting has a rectangular pierced hole 12.8mm length 6.2mm width. The upper surface is decorated with a series of p…
Created on: Monday 13th May 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 14th May 2019
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Record ID: WMID-F422B2
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting, probably a sword belt mount, dating to the Post Medieval period (c. AD 1500-1600). The plate is flat and is formed in the shape of a stylised large tapering oak leaf. It has a tri-lobed end, with a central rounded lobe and two more angular lobes adjacent to it. There is an attachment hole in the centre of the central lobe. Below the tri-lobe the fitting tapers in to a waist then expands outwards and gradually tapers in again before terminating in a worn break. The remnants of a moulded foliate and floriate design can be seen on the face of the…
Created on: Thursday 11th April 2019
Last updated: Friday 3rd May 2019
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Record ID: HESH-524486
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap fitting of probable later medieval or post medieval date (1400-1750). The strap fitting is broadle S shaped in plan and D shaped in cross section. The fitting has a central horizontal bar from which two opposing crescentic shaped hooks extend. All the surfaces are slightly rounded having bevelled edges. There is no cast or incised decoration present, although it is possible the metalwork was once coated with a black lacque / black coating - possibly burnt linseed oil? The reverse is plain and undecorated; three integrally cast projecting spikes extend each of…
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 28th May 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-F2A27E
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but worn cast copper-alloy post-medieval strap fitting (belt mount) dating from c. AD 1500-1700. The copper alloy strap fitting is a simplistic acorn design. It is sub-oval in plan with one terminal having an integral knop. Bisecting the two halves is a linear groove. The reverse has two circular sectioned integral studs, both of which are incomplete. These studs would pass through the strap leather and hold the fitting in place. Weight: 1.25gms Length: 21.9mm Width: 9.0mm
Created on: Thursday 21st February 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aymestrey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-B112DE
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy strap fitting, belt slide, of probable late Iron Age or early Roman date (50 BC - AD 200). The strap fitting is irregular in plan having been heavily eroded in the ploughsoil. It is broadly oval in plan and the front plate is D shaped in cross section. The front plate consists of a circular motif formed of a projecting boss which is encircled by a circumferential groove. The external edge has a raised rib which encircles the boss accentuating the depth of the contained annulet groove.Both the long and short edges have slight mid-point projections / thic…
Created on: Wednesday 6th February 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 15th September 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leintwardine', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-9B0656
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy strap fitting (belt mount) of probable post-medieval date (1500-1700). The strap fitting is broadly circular in plan and rectangular in profile; the edges are bevelled. The front face is decorated with a sexfoil / six petalled flower formed around a dome shaped circular boss. Between each petal is a small projecting knop and the upper surface is decorated with punched annulets and crescents. The style of the flower is similar to the Tudor rose. The reverse face of the fitting is irregular but broadly flat with a concave depression at the centre; it is undecorated. Tw…
Created on: Thursday 24th January 2019
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wellington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-03B84D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting (sword hanger) of post-medieval date, to the period c.AD 1500 to 1650. The plate is sub-triangular in plan with a trifoliate terminal and has a rivet hole for attachment, this has orange iron staining inside and around the hole. The mount is decorated with a series of incised curved lines spanning outwards from the centre resulting in a foliate pattern. There is a worn break at the point where there was another rivet hole and where the hook would have originally been attached. The reverse is undecorated. The fitting has a medium to light green …
Created on: Thursday 29th November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wigmore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-432EEB
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, cast, copper alloy, Medieval strap mount. The mount is a hollow backed dome with an off-centre peircing for a missing separate rivet. The mount is crudely decorated with six unevenly spaced linear groves that radiate from the apex of the dome to the perimeter. The mount has a green patina, with the underlying red-brown metal showing in areas of abrasion. Weight 0.75g, Diameter 16.1mm, Thickness 0.5mm.
Created on: Thursday 8th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Foy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-0C7333
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast, copper-alloy, belt slider of Medieval to Post Medieval date (c1200-c1600). The fragments consists of most of the central bar and part of one side, with a short length of of one of the outer ends. The original slider would have been double looped and rectangular with rounded corners in shape. The central bar and end are round in cross-section, and the wider side oval. The frgament has a green patina. Surviving length 22mm, surviving width 22mm, weight 6.1g. Diameter of central bar 3.2mm.
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 31st October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Foy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-3B01E7
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy fragment from a strap fitting (belt mount) of probable post-medieval date (1600-1700). The strap fitting is broken across one edge and what remains is irregular in plan and rectangular in profile; the edges are bevelled / faceted. The overall decorative design consists of a a series of raised cast radiating ribs interspaced with pierced oval holes. It is possible that the design is meant to be a flower. There is no evidence of an applied surface on either the upper face or lower faces. The reverse face of the fitting is flat and undecorated and there is no evidence o…
Created on: Thursday 20th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 19th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Birch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-3AF142
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy strap fitting (belt mount) of probable post-medieval date (1600-1700). The strap fitting is irregular in plan and domed (convex) in profile; the edges are bevelled / faceted. The overall decorative design consists of a debased fleur-de-lis. The petals of the flower are delineated by piercing and the mid band is a raised cast ridge. All the edges are eroded and one loop is broken. There is no evidence of an applied surface on either the upper face or lower faces. The reverse face of the fitting is flat and undecorated. Two cast sub-rectangular projections (hooks) exte…
Created on: Thursday 20th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Birch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-27855B
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late post medieval strap fitting formed from two oval shaped sheets of copper alloy riveted together by three pins which would originally have sandwiched the leather between them. A small pointed oval (onion) shaped removal has been cut in both the upper and lower faces. The artefact is a mid-purplish brown colour with a poorly preserved corroded surface patina. A direct parallel has not been found but a suggested date in the later post medieval is preferred (AD 1600-1800) The strap fitting measures 31.6mm length 29.2mm height is 4.1mm thick (each plate is 0.6mm thick) and weighs…
Created on: Wednesday 19th September 2018
Last updated: Monday 14th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-2D4123
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragment from a hinged plate / strap fitting - possibly a hinged book fitting of uncertain date possibly post medieval or modern date (1650-1800). The fitting comprises of a complete plate that terminates in a robust hinge. The opposing plate is lost due to an old break. In plan the plate is broadly rectangular with wasted edges. One short edge terminates with a projecting rectangular tab which is rolled back upon itself creating a U shaped hook. The hinge is formed by the opposing edge being rolled and fitted around an iron axis bar. The upper plate is decorated with s…
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 30th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lugwardine', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-03E167
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy hooked strap fitting of probable post medieval date (1600-1800). The fitting is robust being broadly rectangular in plan. The fitting tapers from an expanded rectangular hoop to a thick D sectioned shank. The shank tapers along its length and terminates in a cast hooked projection - the tip of which is broken and lost. The reverse is flat and the remains of an iron plate are held to it by two cast copper rivets. The artefact is bent and abraded through movement in the soil. It is a mid green colour with a rough surface patina; in places a purple coloured corrosion …
Created on: Saturday 19th May 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 30th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wacton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-9E5A59
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap fitting possibly a crude buckle plate of medieval date (1200-1500). The plate is rectangular in plan and section but has been bent through movement in the plough soil to form a twisted S shape. The plate is undecorated and is pierced in four places unevenly along the length. Each piercing is square in shape and most likely was formed by punching (possibly with a nail or punch. The underside of the strap plate has the remains / spall of the hole. One terminal is square in section whilst the other is raggedy either deliberately (but crudely) split / bifurcated …
Created on: Wednesday 2nd May 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 30th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Madley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-9CCAB4
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy strap fitting (belt mount) of probable later medieval date (1300-1500). The strap fitting is broadly sub-rectangular in plan and D shaped in profile; the edges are bevelled / faceted. The front face is slightly domed and decorated with a cast design which has been heavily abraded. It is likely that the mount is either a crowned head - or possibly more likely - a crowned 'Tudor' rose. The reverse face of the fitting is dished, irregular and undecorated. A single projecting integrally cast shank / rivet is present the tip of which is broken. The rivet would have passed…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd May 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 30th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Madley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-1E4A5D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy post-medieval cast strap fitting (belt mount) of two symmetrical delta shapes, behind which is a suboval lobe, projecting downwards from the base. Two horizontal pointed rivet attachments bent in opposite directions on the reverse. The profile is flat with a chamferred along the outer side . The metal shows some corrosion with some areas having a dark green patina and others a pale green patina showing signs of bronze desease. The weight is 1.5g, the width is 8.2mm, the length is 22.3mm, the thickness including the hooks is 5.2mm and excluding the hooks is 1.9mm.
Created on: Saturday 25th February 2017
Last updated: Monday 3rd July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'The Orchard', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-8377BF
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The fragmentary remains of a cast copper alloy hooked mount / strap fitting of probable post medieval date (1550-1700 AD). The mount is broken and all that remains is part of the upper plate which descends to form a hook. The hook is formed from the lower plate of the mount being bent back upon itself forming an even U shaped hook. The upper body of the mount is lost due to an old break; it would have been pierced and riveted to attach the mount to a strap or some similar leather garment. There are no decorative designs present or any trace of applied surface, such as gilding or tinni…
Created on: Friday 25th November 2016
Last updated: Friday 31st August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Bryan', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-902BD1
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap fitting of medieval date (1150-1450). The fitting is highly unusual being irregular in plan and profile. The frame of the fitting is D shaped with a recessed narrow axis bar with large triangular 'onion-like' knops at the ends. The external edge of the frame is curved and a slender bar emerges from the apex. The bar is shaped with a gentle curve terminating in a T shaped end. This form of strap fitting is extremely unusual and was probably constructed for a specific task. It is likely that the T shaped bar fitted through a loop or leather strap and it is deba…
Created on: Monday 26th September 2016
Last updated: Friday 17th December 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-8FDE04
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy fragment of probable later medieval or post medieval date (1400-1700). The fragment is incomplete, being broken along its upper edge, it is irregular in plan and profile. It is probably best described as having a drop bar rectangular strap fitting the upper edge of which is arched and snapped - the opposite edge is complete and unabraded. The buckle is a mid green colour with a well formed surface patina - there is no incised or applied surface decoration. In shape and form this strap bar fragment best resembles later post medieval buckles although an exact paral…
Created on: Monday 26th September 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 30th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-54ED8B
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete, copper alloy, hooked strap fitting of post-medieval date 1500-1700AD. The body consists of a trianglar plate with a shallow concave to its rear. At the wider, top end, there is a shallow dip in the centre between two rounded terminals, one of which is incomplete due to abrasion. At the narrow, bottom end of the plate is a hook that curves back to the underside of the fitting, and which still holds an attachment loop. Along the centre of the plate are two piercings with the remains of iron rivets which would of held this fitting to a strap. The hook is slightly oval, m…
Created on: Saturday 18th June 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 28th June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yatton', grid reference and parish protected.