Record ID: DOR-D46A8D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A broken and incomplete copper alloy mount or strap fitting of Early Medieval date.The mount is elongate and sub-rectangular with one rounded end and the other broken. It has a rectangular cross section. The front of the plate is decorated with a moulded interlace design forming seven sub-circular knots set in a framing ridge around the edge of the plate. On the reverse are the stubs of two pierced lugs, possibly for attachment through a leather strap. The mount is broken in two. Date: Early-Medieval - c. 800- 1000 Dimensions: 56.69 mm x 9.48 mm 8.10 mm Weight: 6.58 g
Created on: Monday 4th March 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2019
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Record ID: WILT-3DD248
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval cast copper alloy strap slide with external integral rivet, dating to c. AD 1250 - 1400. The frame is sub-rectangular in form, with a sub-rectangular cross section throughout, and with one arm of the frame being slightly expanded, and with an integral rivet, sub-rectangular in cross section, expanding from the exterior surface of the opposite arm. Dimensions: 14.1mm in length; 16.3mm in width; 4.6mm thick; 1.31g in weight. cf. Egan & Pritchard (1991: 230-231) nos. 1235-1247.
Created on: Monday 25th February 2019
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2019
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Record ID: DOR-7F30A3
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An copper alloy openwork strap fitting. The fitting is an elongated triangular shape with a fleur de lis terminal at the apex. There are circular apertures through the side elements of the lis. Below the apex is a chevron shaped aperture pointing upwards. Towards the base is a large circular aperture. At the base is a rectangular lobe. The plate is slightly convex on the front. At either end on the flat rear of the mount are two small integral attachment spikes, both are bent outwards towards their respective ends. Date: Post-Medieval - c.1600 - 1700 Dimensions: 32.41 mm x 13.40 mm …
Created on: Saturday 16th February 2019
Last updated: Friday 22nd February 2019
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Record ID: DOR-833B0D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy bar mount dating to c.1350-1400. The mount comprises a central circular section pierced with a hole. Two arms extend on opposite sides from this central circular section; these each terminate in a circular lobe with a rivet hole. The rivets remain in situ and are circular section. The mount is hemispherical in section. Both faces are plain and undecorated. Reference: Egan G & Pritchard F, Dress Accessories, No. 1157 Date: Medieval Dimensions: 29.48 mm x 12.33 mm x 5.36 mm Weight: 4.47 g
Created on: Monday 4th February 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 26th February 2019
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Record ID: DOR-80B8E5
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy bar-mount with two separate rivets dating to c.1350 - 1400. The mount has a convex, hemispherical cross section with transverse cable decoration of three incised grooves, two inner ridges have diagonally incised grooves. At each end is a knop with a rivet hole and a circular sectioned copper alloy rivet, both of which remain in place. The reverse is concave. ​Reference - Egan G and Pritchard F, 1991, Dress Accessories, page 213 - 214, Nos. 1160 & 1161. Date: Medieval Dimensions: 14.25 mm x 8.23 mm x 5.75 mm. Weight: 1.10 g.
Created on: Monday 4th February 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 26th February 2019
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Record ID: HAMP-CECC9F
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy post-medieval (1600-1700) strap fitting or dress hook, probably from a sword belt or baldrick. The tag would have had a separate back plate and looped attachment, both now missing. The hook is missing its tip. The plate is circular, domed with three longitudinal facets and hollow to the reverse. One end has a circular attachment-knop with central in situ iron rivet (2.8mm diameter) and smaller finial knop, extending from a transverse rib. From the opposite end extends a solid transverse ridge with a 4.1mm diameter copper alloy rivet head to the reverse, hol…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd January 2019
Last updated: Thursday 3rd January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alderholt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-973295
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper alloy strap fitting, probably part of a sword belt, probably dating to AD 1500-1700. The fitting consists of a sub-rectangular plate, with an indented upper edge and tapering into a rearward facing blunt hook; this retains a separate copper alloy loop. The plate is perforated twice on the longitudinal median line, both retaining iron corrosion from probable iron rivets. Incised lines define a transverse collar surmounting the hook. Dimensions: length 32.5mm; width 13.7mm; thickness 2.9mm; diameter of loop 11.8mm; weight 5g. cf. Margeson (1993: 39, no. 25…
Created on: Monday 12th November 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 12th December 2018
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Record ID: DOR-9B987B
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy Medieval bar mount, dating to c.1350-1400. The remains of both rivets are in situ. The mount is formed of a central sub-oval body from which two sub-circular terminal lobes extend.The terminal lobes are drilled and countersunk below to accommodate copper alloy rivets which would have attached the mount to a strap.The terminal lobes are of same lengths. All three lobes are hemispherical in section and concave on the underside.The upper surface of the central lobe is decorated with four roughly incised transverse lines, a section of which has been cross hatc…
Created on: Wednesday 31st October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 26th February 2019
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Record ID: PAS-8B0567
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper-alloy strap distributor, bent to one side at one end (c. 10th-11th century). It is formed of two opposing strap loops, broadly triangular, with external recessed strap bars, which are connected by a central moulded animal head. The animal is viewed en face and is cat like, with small, slightly pointed ears, and two converging curved ridges which form both the eyebrows and nose; they do not meet. In profile the animal head can be seen to have gaping jaws. Emerging from the jaws, mirrored behind each ear, is an outcurving tendril. These have bevelled sides. On the …
Created on: Thursday 18th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 7th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gussage All Saints CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PAS-75D66D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A worn and corroded copper-alloy strap-fitting of medieval date. The artefact has a sub D-shaped frame with central internal projection from its outer edge. The incurved outer edge effectively consists of a pair of semicircles which converge in this projection which terminates in a slightly expanded knob. The front of the object is bevelled slightly both externally and internally on the front; the reverse is flat. Around the bar part of a sheet plate has been retained; since it is partial the artefact can be considered incomplete, although the frame is an intact component. The plate i…
Created on: Wednesday 17th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 17th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gussage St. Michael CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PAS-721549
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper-alloy artefact of c. 11th-century date, probably a strap-fitting. The object is a ring with a thick, slightly angular hoop and convex crude quatrefoil bezel. The quatrefoil head is perpendicular to the hoop. It is decorated with four triangular grooves arranged in saltire, but not meeting at the centre. The quatrefoil thus created has elements of slightly different sizes, one perpendicular to the hoop being quite small compared to the others. The artefact is now a red-brown colour, covered in patches of light-green corrosion product The artefact can be paralleled to…
Created on: Wednesday 17th October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 30th January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sixpenny Handley CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PAS-71FD0B
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper-alloy artefact of 11th-century date, probably a strap fitting. The object is a ring with a thick hoop and convex crude quatrefoil bezel, flat compared to the rest of the curved hoop. The quatrefoil head is perpendicular to the hoop. It is decorated with four triangular grooves arranged in saltire, but not meeting at the centre. The quatrefoil thus created has slightly longer elements in line with the hoop than those perpendicular to it. The terminals of each part of the quatrefoil are somewhat angled. The artefact is now a red-brown colour, covered in patches of light-g…
Created on: Wednesday 17th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 17th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wimborne St. Giles CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PAS-7187C8
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper-alloy artefact of 11th-century date, probably a strap fitting. The object is a ring with a thick hoop and convex crude quatrefoil bezel. The quatrefoil head is perpendicular to the hoop. It is decorated with four triangular grooves arranged in saltire, but not meeting at the centre. The quatrefoil thus created has longer elements in line with the hoop than those perpendicular to it; its rendering is quite crude. The artefact is now a red-brown colour, covered in patches of light-green corrosion product The artefact can be paralleled to a strap slide/loop found looped…
Created on: Wednesday 17th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 17th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gussage All Saints CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A927C5
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval cast copper alloy bar mount with a pendent loop, dating to c.AD 1300 to 1400. The bar mount is sub-rectangular in plan, D-shaped in cross section and measures 15.4 mm in length. It widens from the top to the centre and then narrow to end. A single copper alloy rivet holds the bar and its folded end forming a suspension loop to hang the pendent. The pendent loop is an openwork quatrefoil with a D-shaped cross section. It measures 20.5 mm in width and 3.9 mm in thickness at the top. Three lobes have decorative circular knops projecting from their centre. The remain l…
Created on: Monday 20th August 2018
Last updated: Sunday 2nd September 2018
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Record ID: SOM-59A338
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval cast copper alloy sword belt fitting dating to AD 1500 to 1700. The fitting consists of a plate with a hook-end at one attachment end. The integral hook projects upwards from the centre of the top and curves forwards. It has a convex outer side and a flatter inner side ad measures 3.3 mm in thickness. The hook thins and widens towards the plate. The plate is M shaped in plan with straight upper edge rounded upper corners, vertical sides which are convex at the top then concave in the lower part and pointed outwards lower corners. Also the centre of the lowe…
Created on: Thursday 16th August 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 28th August 2018
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Record ID: DOR-3EF3DD
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An copper-alloy belt loop slide dating to c.1750 - c.1900. The strap fitting is sub rectangular in section, and a flattened 'U' shape in profile. The top is rectangular, with rounded corners. It has been decorated by a series of four incised lozenges joining at their tips. Remnants of an iron or rivet are present in the centre of each projecting side. The rear face and sides of the strap fitting are plain and undecorated. There are traces of gilding across the upper surface. Similar objects can be seen on the PAS database: IOW-155AE3, LVPL-8894ED Date: Post Medieval. Dimensions: 33…
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 16th October 2018
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Record ID: DOR-3ED86E
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap fitting. A purse hanger. The object comprises a large hook extending into a rectangular frame with one aperture. The hook has a backward projecting terminal at the top of the arm below which is a recessed section with a possible cross hatched decoration. The hook then widens into a D sectioned curve before expanding into the rectangular frame. The frame is set in the same alignment as the arm so that it extends backwards. Date: Late Medieval - Early Post Medieval c. 1450 -1550 Dimensions: 41.5 mm x 29.5 mm x 8.4 mm Weight: 12.51g Identified by David W…
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2022
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Record ID: DOR-3E9A7C
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unusual Carolingian-style copper-alloy strap slide probably dating to c.800 - c.1000. It is cast in one piece, in the shape of a plain rectangular loop which is now slightly bent with one long side expanded into a hollow and domed decorative rectangular plate. This is convex with a hollow back and has deeply carved symmetrical zoommorphic decoration. At each end is an open mouthed beast with a snout and eye indentation either side facing outwards. Between the heads is a girth ridge flanked by a row of sub-circular indentations (six on each side). The frame of the loop is D-shaped…
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 16th October 2018
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Record ID: DOR-191194
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy strap slide dating to c.1150 to 1400. The slider consists of a single, trapezoidal loop with as curved outer edge. There are a pair of opposed internal triangular projections about a quarter of the way up the sides of the frame. The sides of the frame are rectangular in section apart from the longer upper edge which has a rounded top. Reference: Egan and Pritchard (1991: 234) illustrate a number of similar examples, including ref. 1265 which they assign to a late 12th to late 14th century date. They note that the type with internal projections are thought to be the ear…
Created on: Wednesday 1st August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 12th June 2019
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Record ID: DOR-5A9123
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy strap-slide. A rectangular loop with a rectangular-section frame. At one edge is an integral external rivet with a sheet metal rove attached and the end splayed. The rove is rectangular and set lozenge fashion. Date: Medieval - c. 1250 - 1400. Dimensions: 13.93 mm x 14.82mm x 3.67 mm. Weight: 0.1.44 g. A similar strap-slide is recorded in Egan and Pritchard 1991, 230 - 232, no. 1245.
Created on: Monday 23rd July 2018
Last updated: Thursday 15th November 2018
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