Record ID: DEV-FBA492
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval copper shoe or clog clasp dating to circa AD 1700-1900. The body of the object is broadly rectangular. The edges are curvilinear, with rounded corners. The edges are also slightly wavy as a decorative feature. Three rectangular slots are present in the centre of the clasp. An integral curved hook with pelta shaped terminal projects from one end.  Measurements: 19.1.5mm length, 12.9mm width, weight 0.87g.
Created on: Monday 14th March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 27th July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-930285
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy toggle clasp. It has a tapering form with a curvilinear outline. The wider end is straight and the tapered end is rounded into a raised, domed knop. The object is plano-convex in cross section. At the mid point there is openwork decoration in the form of a central circular aperture flanked by three small decorative 'wings' on each side. There is a a second smaller aperture, a rivet hole, at the wider end. Reference: Read 2008, no 757, p. 209. Date: Post-Medieval - 1500-1700 AD. Dimensions:27.89mm long x 12.06mm wide x 3.13mm thick Weight: 2.05 g.…
Created on: Wednesday 13th September 2017
Last updated: Thursday 7th June 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-70380D
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy sheet metal hooked clog clasp of post-Medieval date. The piece consists of a rectangular plate with a central column of three rectangular apertures. The edges of the plate have been 'toothed' and there is a broad rearward hook at either end.
Created on: Saturday 26th September 2015
Last updated: Friday 22nd June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.