Record ID: PUBLIC-D1F286
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval cast copper alloy mount. This flat mount is subrectangular in outline, with a rounded knop in the middle of each side. On the rear are two integral lugs. The mount is mostly brown in colour, with some green corrosion, also there are patches of red residue indicating it was probably tinned. It is 20.9mm by 22.8mm, and the face is 1.6mm thick. It weighs 2.8g. Reference: Read: History Beneath our Feet, artefact 999, page 148
Created on: Sunday 30th October 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 13th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-6B9294
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy possible strap fitting. The fitting is rectangular in plan and is sub oval in section. The upper surface is decorated with lozenge cells which have traces of light blue and red enamel. Along the main body of the strap fitting are three adjacent cells, the central cell has a light blue enamel, there is evidence of a further four expanding outwards on either side, some still contain red enameling. The reverse of the mount had an incomplete narrow lug at each end, a central ridge runs down the reverse. The edges of the objects are all abraded and any break…
Created on: Thursday 13th October 2011
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-09B197
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy strap fitting (belt mount) of probable post medieval date (1500-1700). The strap fitting is broadly sub-rectangular in plan with slightly tapering long sides and a small projection at the base; in cross section the fitting is also sub-rectangular (rectangular with rounded coroners). The upper surface is decorated with both a cast and incised design which has been heavily gilt with a thick layer of gold foil. The design comprises a vertical element which divides the panel evenly, branching from this are a series of foliate terminalled spirals. At the top…
Created on: Monday 26th September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 25th October 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hay-on-Wye', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-089A02
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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 part of the hook flares into…
Created on: Monday 26th September 2011
Last updated: Monday 10th October 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-7A9502
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval, cast, copper alloy mount, belt mount or strap fitting. It is domed with a central raised circular stud and decorated with a concentric circle at the rim. It has been tinned. The reverse has two integral spikes that have been bent over to grip the leather to which it was attached. On the rear are two integrally cast studs for attachmen , set on opposite edges of the mount. The stud has a mid green patina, with faint remains of tinning. It is 17.0mm in diameter and weighs 3.5g. Similar mounts on the PAS can be seen here: LVPL-E66263 http://finds.org.uk/databas…
Created on: Monday 19th September 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 13th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-106D87
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, cast copper-alloy, post medieval, mount (1550-1700). One end of the asymmetrical mount is heart shaped. The other, smaller end is in the form of two hollows with a central protruding leaf. One of the hollows has a piercing and the other looks like a piercing has not quite gone through. On the convex back there are two integral pointed lugs for attachment to leather. The patina is green accept where abrasion as occured revealing the red brown core. There is the faint suggestion of straight lines fanning out over the heart which may be the remnants of a decorative pattern.…
Created on: Friday 2nd September 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 13th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-7DA355
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 symetrical 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 front face has patches of tinning, otherwise the mount has a mid green patina over a red brown core. 27.3mm long, 14.5mm wide and 1.5mm thick. Wieght 2.0g.
Created on: Friday 26th August 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 13th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-51ADE4
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper 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 part of the hook flares into the dec…
Created on: Wednesday 24th August 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 10th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wigmore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-9D5B97
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy strap fitting of probable Post Medieval date (1550-1700). The fitting consists of a single plate with integral cast spike on the reverse. The plate is broadly sub-rectangular in plan with expanded rounded terminals and a narrowing or constriction in the middle (being bone shaped). In cross section it is rectangular, and the edges are slightly facetted / bevelled. On the upper edge of one end is a slight rounded knop, the reverse of this extends into a sub-rectangular spike which is bent and broken at one end. There is no evidence for a second spike on the …
Created on: Thursday 16th June 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 28th June 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hay-on-Wye', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-040460
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragment of later medieval metalwork, probably from a strap fitting or book mount. The fragment is broadly rectangular in plan and D shaped in cross section. It is composite consisting of three elements held together with two rivets. The upper is a domed boss, which is attached to two metal sheets. Between the metal sheets is a spacer - or possibly the remnants of a piece of leather. All four pieces are pierced by a single hole - positioned in the upper part of the mount (diameter: 3.3mm). There is no evidence of cast design or applied decorations or surface. It is …
Created on: Wednesday 26th January 2011
Last updated: Thursday 5th September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-034A91
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy symmetrical strap fitting (belt mount or strap end) of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (15th to 17th Centuries AD). The mount is sub triangular in plan and rectangular in cross section. Shapewise, it consists of two joined circles, with an attachment hole in between them; it is joined by a broad triangle, with curved sides. At the apex of the triangle, is a trefoil shape (three ovals, joined together at the middle). The middle oval is larger than the other two (one on each side), and projects away from the rest of the strap end. The back of the…
Created on: Wednesday 26th January 2011
Last updated: Thursday 5th September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-032394
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 sub-triangular in plan and sub-rectangular in profile; the edges are bevelled / faceted. Much of the surface on the upper face is lost. A single large perforation is present through the centre of the strap fitting - the function of which is unclear; it has a diatmeter of 2.7mm. The reverse face of the fitting is irregular but broadly flat and undecorated. Two cast sub-rectangular projections (hooks) extend from either end of the fitting. Both of these are broken but would…
Created on: Wednesday 26th January 2011
Last updated: Thursday 5th September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-031077
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 rectangular in plan and sub-rectangular in profile; the edges are bevelled / faceted. The long edges taper and small collared knops are present at each terminal. The reverse face of the fitting is irregular but broadly flat and undecorated. Two cast sub-rectangular projections (hooks) extend from either end of the fitting. Both of these are broken but would have passed through the strap leather and held the fitting in place. The strap fitting is a mid-dark brown colour…
Created on: Wednesday 26th January 2011
Last updated: Thursday 5th September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-E2C377
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy composite strap fitting of probable Post Medieval date (1550-1700). The fitting consists of two plates with integral cast loops conjoined by a D shaped link or ring. The two plates differ from one another in shape; one is sub-rectangular with expanded rounded terminals and a narrowing or constriction in the middle (bone shaped), the other is broadly triangular with a centrally positioned rounded knop extending from the upper edge. Both plates have integral cast suspension loops on the same plane as the plate; these are relatively thick and sturdy suggestin…
Created on: Tuesday 7th December 2010
Last updated: Friday 17th December 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wellington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-8692D2
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Small copper alloy Strap Fitting or belt mount from the later medieval or post medieval period 1400 - 1650. The mount is reddish brown in colour with some green corrosion. Shape is a long wedge, with an animal like head at it ts terminal. The head protrudes from the end of the wedge and is slightly thicker than the rest of the mount. In cross section the mount is flat underneath and slightly oval on top, being thickest along the central axis. At the rear a short rectangular strip extends from the base of the wedge shape. Underneath are the stubs of two pins. …
Created on: Monday 8th November 2010
Last updated: Monday 20th December 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-5B8A48
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap fitting or belt mount of medieval date (13th to 15th Centuries). The mount is of the bar type and consists of a domed central oval, with two projecting lugs. The projectings lugs are rectangular in shape, with a central perforation. The holes are recessed on the rear of the mount. A rivet is present on one of the lugs. The head of the rivet is flush with the front of the mount, but projectThe central oval is domed, with a concave back. Two rows of conjoined pellets are present as decoration, located at the middle of the oval. The mount measures 15.03mm in…
Created on: Tuesday 20th July 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 25th September 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wellington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-DDF1D6
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 oval in plan with two sub-circular cast knops at either end. The body of the fitting is domed (convex) in profile and D shaped in cross-section; the edges are bevelled. The overall decorative design is that of an acorn with both the nut and cup being depicted. The decoration of the nut consists of vertical incised lines, whilst that on the cup is formed from a series of incised diagonal lines forming cross hatching. Small traces of an applied tinned finish are present on the f…
Created on: Wednesday 14th July 2010
Last updated: Thursday 22nd July 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbots', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-DDDBE4
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 sub-rectangular with pointed terminals in plan and sub-rectangular in profile; the edges are bevelled / faceted. The front face is decorated with a cast design; this consists of a series of cast grooves at the terminals enclosed with a two transverse bars dividing the mount into three parts. The middle section seems to be undecorated although it is possible that the mount has been coated with an applied tin surface. The reverse face of the fitting is slightly dished, i…
Created on: Wednesday 14th July 2010
Last updated: Thursday 22nd July 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbots', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-DDC106
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 lentoid (tear drop shaped) in plan and sub-rectangular in profile; the edges are bevelled / faceted. The front face is plain and undecorated; it is possible that it has been decorated with an applied tin surface. The reverse face of the fitting is slightly dished and irregular and also undecorated. Two cast sub-rectangular projections (hooks) extend from either end of the fitting. Both of these are folded over and the tips broken. These hooks would have passed through …
Created on: Wednesday 14th July 2010
Last updated: Thursday 22nd July 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbots', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-DDA954
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy hooked button of probably post medieval or early modern date 1600-1800. The artefact comprises a cast domed fitting with a soldered length of copper alloy sheet on one edge which is folded back upon itself to form a crude hook. On the reverse face - within the concave dish, is an irregular cast loop similar to that seen on buttons of the 18th century. It is possible that this artefact was originally designed as a sword belt hook or accessory; however the loop is slight and probably could not take a significant weight. The artefact is a mid green colour …
Created on: Wednesday 14th July 2010
Last updated: Thursday 22nd July 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbots', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-524A63
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy zoomorphic swivel strap fitting of medieval date (1050-1450). The fitting comprises two linked D shaped decorated loops which swivel on an integrally cast bar. The swivel strap fitting measures 42.7mm length, 23.1mm width, is 11.1mm thick and weighs 11.09 grams. The two loops vary in size; the upper is larger, and both are decorated similarly. Both are D shaped in plan and irregular (broadly D shaped) in cross section. On each loop the two edges expand toward the swivel junction. Here they form two (one either side) decorative debased zoomorphic terminals. Each …
Created on: Tuesday 1st June 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-735EB1
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy fragment from a hooked strap fitting of post-medieval date (1500-1700). The strap fitting is broadly sub-triangular in plan. The fitting can be divided into two separate parts; the body and the hooked terminal. The hooked terminal is complete being formed by bending the lower part of the fitting back upon itself to form a U shaped hook. The remains of the upper part of the hook flares into the decorated body of the strap fitting. The body of the fitting is relatively flat with a sub-rectangular cross-section. It is sub-triangular in plan; however it does taper and fla…
Created on: Thursday 15th October 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leominster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-C067F5
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 (1600-1800). The strap fitting is broadly a rectangular lozenge (being diamond shaped) in plan and sub-rectangular in profile; the edges are stepped and faceted. The front face is plain and undecorated; it is possible that it has been decorated with an applied tin surface. The edges are stepped and even creating the affect of a central raised boss. The reverse face of the fitting is flat with a raised border. Two cast sub-rectangular projections (hooks) extend from either end of the fitting; one of these is bro…
Created on: Wednesday 19th August 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ledbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-584335
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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 part of the hook flares into…
Created on: Friday 14th August 2009
Last updated: Friday 7th December 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-ABC4D5
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 irregular in plan being broadly shield shaped, and sub-rectangular in profile; the edges are bevelled / faceted. The overall decorative design is floral in that the device on the shield consists of a multi-stemmed flower formed from a series of curvi-linear foliate scrolls and fleur-de-lis type flowers. From the upper edge of the shield as similar cast lis extends and from the pointed base a small knop like projection. The front face has been filled with a black coloured substa…
Created on: Thursday 5th February 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leominster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-4EA731
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 (1600-1800). The strap fitting is broadly oval in plan and sub-rectangular in profile; the edges are bevelled / faceted. The front face is plain and undecorated; it is possible that it has been decorated with an applied tin surface. The reverse face of the fitting is dished and irregular and also undecorated. The reverse shows evidence of latitudinal file marks. Two cast sub-rectangular projections (hooks) extend from either end of the fitting. Both of these are broken. These hooks would have passed through the…
Created on: Wednesday 9th July 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dilwyn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-4DC0F4
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper alloy strap fitting, belt slide, of probable very late Iron Age or more likely an early Roman date (50 - 200AD). The strap fitting is broadly sub-rectangular in both plan and profile. It is cast in one piece. The front plate is decorated with a series of cast designs; these consist of a central raised rib with a centrally positioned circumferential groove dividing the ridge into two parts. Either side of this central rib the surface tapers and then expands to form two similar ridges at either edge of the strap fitting. Both these terminal ridges have similar grooves to thos…
Created on: Wednesday 9th January 2008
Last updated: Sunday 24th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ross-on-Wye', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-7EDC87
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 irregular in plan and domed (convex) in profile; the edges are beveled / faceted. The overall decorative design consists of two lobed terminals connected by a flat rectangular bar. The terminals are likely to have been decorated with scallop shells however all detail has been lost through a combination of corrosion and abrasion. 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 u…
Created on: Thursday 6th December 2007
Last updated: Monday 5th August 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-AE9178
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 irregular in plan and domed (convex) in profile; the edges are beveled. The overall decorative design consists of a central boss from which two ornamental fleur-de-lis shaped knops extend; one from either end. There is some evidence of an applied surface on the upper face, this surface is most likely to be tinning. The reverse face of the fitting is irregular but broadly flat and undecorated. Two cast sub-rectangular projections (hooks) extend from either end of the fitting. Th…
Created on: Tuesday 21st August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Credenhill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-B53097
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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 beveled. The front face has been decorated with three concentric cast circles. These 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 wo…
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2007
Last updated: Monday 5th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dinedor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-5F40C2
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap fitting, a decorative mount. In plan, the mount is a sub-drop shape, with a bifoliate base and a pointed tip. The mount is otherwise undecorated. The reverse is flat and has two integral oval sectioned studs which are bent towards one another. A fragment of leather still remains between the two studs. The surface of the mount has mot developed a heavy patina, but is a mid brown colour. It measures 17.97mm long, 10.33mm wide and 4.39mm thick, weighing 1.2g. The strap fitting, a mount, probably dates to the late Medieval to early Post Medieval period, c. 150…
Created on: Tuesday 25th July 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-DE27A4
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy strap fitting or harness mount / strap slider of probably Roman date (43-410 AD). The mount is oval (teardrop shaped) in plan with a domed / convex front face and a concave reverse. In profile the slider is D shaped. Extending from the reverse face is a rectangular shaped (staple like) loop with an irregular rectangular cross section. This loop would have attached the mount to the strap or belt. The loop seems to be cast in one piece; however, due to corrosion on the rear face it is impossible to verify this. There is no applied or incised decoration present on the ha…
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMAS-C4A2B4
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The object is an incomplete suspension loop, probably dating to the Medieval to Post Medieval period or fifteenth to seventeenth curies AD. The object is made of cast copper alloy. In plan the object comprises of a single sub-U-shaped piece of copper. Although the side arms of the object taper inwards towards one another, they are not joined together making the loop incomplete. The main body of the object is D-shaped in cross-section (with a flat inner face and a rounded outer face). As one moves downwards from the apex of the loop to the ends of the side arms, the loop becomes…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd February 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-9D2877
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy gilt zoomorphic strap fitting / mount of early medieval (Anglo-Saxon) date (500 - 800 AD). The strap fitting can be further classified as a belt plate. It is sub -rectangular in plan and convex (bowed in profile). In cross section the belt plate is sub-rectangular. The belt mount measures 31.4mm length, 17.6mm width and is 3.2mm thick. It weighs 6.62 grams. The front face of the mount has been decorated with a series of cast or chip carved zoomorphic designs. The central element of this design consists of at least two separate motifs. The first is a stylised bird …
Created on: Monday 22nd August 2005
Last updated: Thursday 25th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingstone', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-48CC27
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete cast copper alloy strap fitting of probable later medieval or post-medieval date (1450-1650). The fitting consists of a single looped frame which is sub rectangular in plan. On edge of this frame is D shaped flat projection with a series of linear cast lines on it. The fitting measures 28.4mm long, 18.7mm wide and is 4.6mm thick. It weighs 3.84 grams. The strap fitting is a mid green colour with an even patina that covers all surfaces. Some of this patina has been chipped away probably by movement in the soil. No parallels for this example have been found, however, its…
Created on: Wednesday 25th May 2005
Last updated: Thursday 6th June 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-5236A1
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy strap fitting of probable post-medieval date (1500-1700). The strap fitting is irregular in plan and sub-rectangular in cross section. The edges are slightly faceted. The body of the fitting is relatively flat with two circular cast holes (diameter 6.5mm) in the lower half. It measures 39.6mm in length, 22.8mm width and is 1.8mm thick. It weighs 5.24 grams. There is no cast or incised decoration present on either side of the fitting. The reverse is slightly dished (concave) with the remains of two sub circular rivets which have broken off flush to the rear surfa…
Created on: Thursday 7th April 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-B7BF33
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy strap fitting probably dating from the late medieval or early post medieval periods (1400-1650). The fitting is sub-rectangular in plan and profile and D shaped in cross section. It measures 51mm in length, 10.8mm width and is 5.9mm thick. The fitting weighs 7.55 grams. The fitting consists of a single length of cast metal which has been bent back upon itself and secured with an iron rivet to form a loop. This loop has been divided into two pieces with an iron bar spanning the gap between them. The iron bar does not survive. The front face of the fitting is deco…
Created on: Thursday 10th February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mid Herefordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-8E6896
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy sword / scabbard belt strap fitting of probable post-medieval date (1500-1700). The strap fitting is broadly sub-rectangular in plan and profile. It measures 50mm in length, 24mm width and is 5mm thick. It weighs 10.09 grams. The body of the fitting is symmetrical (broadly sub-rectangular) in plan; however there are two sub-rounded projections on the left hand edge. These projections are cast (suspension?) loops, they project 10mm from the body of the fitting and have a 5mm diameter pierced hole through them. The front of the fitting has been decorated with a n…
Created on: Thursday 27th January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Herefordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-9F8A61
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy hooked strap fitting of post-medieval date (1500-1700). The strap fitting is sub-oval in plan and D-shaped in cross section. It measures 56.8mm in length, 24.4mm width and is 3.5mm thick. It weighs 11.94 grams. The fitting can be divided into two parts, the body and the hooked terminal. The hooked terminal has been formed by bending the upper part back upon itself to form a U shaped hook. This is undecorated and measures 44.6mm length, 5.5mm width, and is 2.5mm thick. It tapers along its length and terminates in a sub-rounded point. The upper part …
Created on: Wednesday 11th August 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: HESH-9DEDD8
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy hooked strap fitting of probable medieval or post-medieval date (1400-1600). The strap fitting is sub-rectangular in plan and semi-circular (D shaped) in cross section. It measures 46.1mm in length, 10.9mm width and is 3.8mm thick. It weighs 5.49 grams. The fitting has been damaged at both terminals. What survives can be divided into two parts; the body and the hooked terminal. The body of the fitting is flared and sub-lentoid (an elongated tear-drop shape) in plan. The upper terminal has broken, but would probably have consisted of a small sub-ova…
Created on: Wednesday 11th August 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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