Record ID: SOMDOR-23AFD1
Object type: LACE TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy sheet metal possible lace chape or rivet. The sheet metal is folded into a cone shape. The edges of the wide end have been folded in to close it off. Possibly an altered lace tag or a hand made large rivet or fixing pin of unknown function.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd April 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: DOR-1053C8
Object type: LACE TAG
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A re-used piece of decorated sheet copper alloy. Possibly intended as a lace chape. An irregulary shaped piece of sheet metal which has been rolled into a narrow, tapering tube. one end is flared open and from this is is rolled and tapering to a much smaller open end. The epertures are on opposite sides. The metal has been decorated on one face (facing outwards on the object) with alternating incised bands of chevrons and angled lines with a straight line between each band. This piece of metal re-fits with the front plate of a composite strap end (DOR-982FC0). Date: Probably medieva…
Created on: Saturday 28th November 2009
Last updated: Thursday 3rd November 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Folke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-071F9E
Object type: LACE TAG
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy lace tag of a probable Medieval date, circa 1230-1400. The tag has been constructed from a piece of sheet metal which has been rolled, edge to edge, to create a cylinder, with the seam twisted. There is no evidence of an opening at the top, so this may be an unfinished piece. The object has a dark green patina and some soil impaction. Length of tag: 21.60 mm. Diameter: 3.27 mm. Weight: 0.583 grams. Reference: G.Egan.& F. Pritchard. Dress Accessories 1150-1450. Pages 282 & 284.
Created on: Monday 23rd March 2015
Last updated: Monday 9th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOMDOR1091
Object type: LACE TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy lace chape. Cone of sheet metal. Undecorated.
Created on: Monday 23rd July 2001
Last updated: Monday 12th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'DORSET WEST STAFFORD', grid reference and parish protected.