Record ID: DOR-86C840
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy belt mount. A small decorative belt mount in the form of a flat sexfoil with a central hole and integral rivets. The front is decorated with the foils being alternatingly plain and grooved. At the back are two integral fixing spikes, both incomplete. One is set at the outer edge of the mount and is bent outwards. The other is set at the inner edge by the central hole and is just a stub. Medieval. C. 1250 - 1400. Dimensions: 13.59 mm x 6.31 mm Weight: 1.19 g
Created on: Monday 14th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: DOR-D43EE5
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy strap bar-mount. A bar with a terminal lobes and a larger central lobe. The central lobe is convex and decorated with four incised transverse lines. The terminal lobes are have small, circular attachment holes. The back is hollowed. Medieval in date (c. 1350 - 1400). Several such mounts would have been attached transversly to a strap or belt, possibly interspersed with mounts of differing designs. See G Egan(in Egan a & Pritchard, 1991, Dress Accessories, p214) nos. 1160 & 1161. Dimensions: 18.83 mm x 8.87 mm x 3.17 mm Weight: 1.17 g
Created on: Wednesday 30th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: DOR-68FC94
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large copper alloy hooked mount with one separate and one integral rivet and pendant fitting. The main body of the ount is a sub-circular dome with a pierced lug at the top and a backward projecting hook at the base. The lug is narrowed from the body of the mount and has a transverse collar at the base and a small knop projecting from the top. The pierced hole is circular and would have had a rivet for attachement. Above the hook is a transverse collar comprising two bands. The hook is oval sectioned. Hanging from the hook is a trefoil shaped attachement. Each foil has a large, sub-…
Created on: Wednesday 6th June 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 1st November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Compton Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-79C3A4
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy belt mount with two integral rivets. A figurative mount in the form of a scallop shell with a narrowed trefoil projection above. The front is slightly convex. The shell is decorated with radiating grooves. The back of the mount is hollowed behind the shell. There are two integral rivets, one behind the base of the trefoil element, the other in the middle of the back of the shell. The two integral rivets seem to be a feature of post medieval (16th to 17th century mounts), but the decorative design is posssibly medieval. Date: Late medieval to post medieval (possibl…
Created on: Tuesday 19th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Monkton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-C14615
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy strap fitting. An annular strap junction. A ring probably used to join or attach straps. The ring has an oval cross section and shows signs of thinning and wear along one side. Not closely datable but possibly medieval or early post medieval. Dimensions: 18.66 mm x 2.54 mm Weight: 1.77 g
Created on: Wednesday 22nd August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: DOR-C17AD7
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy strap fitting. An asymmetrical belt mount with two integral rivets. At one end is a trefoil and at the oher is a truncated triangle with a pointed projection from the base. Both rivets have been bent outwards towards the ends of the mount. The front has patches of a dark surface, possibly from tinning or lacquer. Post medieval. There is a very similar mount in Read, B, 2001, "Metal Artefacts of Antiquity: Volume 1", p28, no 292 & p32, Fig 20, which he dates to the 16th century. Dimensions: 25.35 mm x 8.89 mm x 5.83 mm Weight: 2.29 g
Created on: Wednesday 22nd August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: SOM-B53A93
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy shield-shaped strap fitting of possible late medieval to post-medieval date. The upper part is flared and has a curvilinear/scalloped edge. There is a rivet hole in two corners and one larger rivet hole in the centre. The lower part of the plate is narrower and rounded. At the lower edge is a single, small separate rivet. The plate is flat. It is undecorated.
Created on: Tuesday 9th October 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Corfe Castle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-17AF41
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap mount fitting with strap loop of thirteenth to fourteenth century date. Rectangular loop with integral external projection and rectangular cross section.
Created on: Monday 19th November 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 18th October 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Corfe Castle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-17DBF4
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy mount in the form of an acorn of crude design. Stalk at one end, two lines to mark end of cup and line at tip. Two stubs of integral rivets. Hollow back and domed front. Post Medieval 1500 to 1700.
Created on: Monday 19th November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Corfe Castle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-84E896
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy belt mount. A bar mount with two large integral rivets at the back, one at each end, which have been bent over towards the middle of the mount. The front of the mount is symmetrically cast with two septfoil fleurets with central pellets. These are separated by a short transverse bar, which is narrowed from the two fleurets. Date: Post-medieval - 17th century
Created on: Wednesday 29th October 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: DOR-8513B6
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy hooked mount. A probable sword belt fitting. The mount originally had two leaf shaped arms with small rivet holes at the top (one arm is missing). Below this is a transverse rectilinear plate with deeply cast parallel grooves and ridges decorating it. There is a central iron rivet in this element. Below this the mount tapers into a forward hooked hook-piece. Flanking the upper part of the hook are two crescent projections. There is an incised downward chevron at the centre of the upper part of the hook-piece. The back is undecorated. There is a short int…
Created on: Wednesday 29th October 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: DOR-AE4423
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy bar mount. A narrow bar mount with D-shaped cross section. There are two small rivet holes (one at each end) where the mount may have been attached to a strap or to a shield-shaped strap end or folding strap clasp. One rivet is retained in situ. See Egan, G. & Pritchard, F. 1991, "Dress Accessories", page 211 - 213, figure 133, number 1138 for a similar example. Date: Medieval - Late 13th to early 15th century Dimensions: 24.31 mm x 4.45 mm x 3.49 mm Weight: 0.97 g
Created on: Wednesday 12th November 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2013
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Record ID: DOR-AE8443
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy bar mount . A narrow bar mount with D-shaped cross section. There are two small rivet holes (one at each end) where the mount may have been attached to a strap or to a shield-shaped strap end or folding strap clasp. Two rivets with roves are retained in situ. Egan, G. & Pritchard, F. 1991, "Dress Accessories", page 211 - 213, figure 133, number 1138 for a similar example. Date: Medieval - Late 13th to early 15th century Dimensions: 16.29 mm x 4.83 mm x 3.93 mm Weight: 0.99 g
Created on: Wednesday 12th November 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2013
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Record ID: DOR-AEAF15
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy bar mount with terminal and central lobes. A silid cast mount with a flat back and convex front. The central lobe is sub-circular and decroated with hand-punched circular indentations of varying size and depth. The two flanking lobes are narrowed from the central lobe . One has a simple rounded end, the other ends in a slightly expanded knop. At the back is a single, central integral rivet with a circular cross section. See Egan, G. & Pritchard, F. 1991, "Dress Accessories", page 213 - 214, figure 134, numbers 1160 & 1161 for a similar examples. Date: Medieval - 1…
Created on: Wednesday 12th November 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2013
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Record ID: DOR-3E0BB3
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy strap loop with an integral external rivet. The frame has a broad top edge. The rivet has an oval cross section. These were used to hold down the loose end of a strap or belt. See Egan, G and Pritchard, F 1991, "Dress Accessories", page 231 - 2, figure 147, No. 1245 Date: Medieval - c. AD 1250 - 1400 Dimensions: 15.45 mm x 11.63 mm x 5.09 mm (internal width 12.30 mm) Weight: 1.72 g
Created on: Wednesday 19th November 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2013
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Record ID: DOR-4232A5
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy strap loop with an integral external rivet. The frame has a broad top edge. The rivet has an oval cross section. These were used to hold down the loose end of a strap or belt. See Egan, G and Pritchard, F 1991, "Dress Accessories", page 231 - 2, figure 147, No. 1245 Date: Medieval - c. AD 1250 - 1400 Dimensions: 14.06 mm x 11.05 mm x 3.52 mm (internal width 10.34 mm) Weight: 1.12 g
Created on: Wednesday 19th November 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2013
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Record ID: DOR-42C172
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy strap loop with a separate internal rivet. The head of the circular sectioned rivet has been broken off, leaving only a stub in the rivet hole. The frame has slightly widened top and bottom edges. These were used to hold down the loose end of a strap or belt. See Egan, G and Pritchard, F 1991, "Dress Accessories", page 231 - 2, figure 147, No. 1248 Date: Medieval - c. AD 1350 - 1400 Dimensions: 21.30 mm x 14.23 mm x 3.94 mm (internal width 17.74 mm) Weight: 2.30 g
Created on: Wednesday 19th November 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2013
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Record ID: DOR-42F9C6
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy strap loop with a separate internal rivet. The circular sectioned rivet is missing. The frame has slightly widened top and bottom edges. These were used to hold down the loose end of a strap or belt. See Egan, G and Pritchard, F 1991, "Dress Accessories", page 231 - 2, figure 147, No. 1248 Date: Medieval - c. AD 1350 - 1400 Dimensions: 12.98 mm x 11.79 mm x 2.75 mm (internal width 9.82 mm) Weight: 0.97 g
Created on: Wednesday 19th November 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2013
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Record ID: DOR-432C50
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy strap loop with a separate internal rivet. The rivet is circular in section and has an oval rove. The frame has slightly widened top and bottom edges. These were used to hold down the loose end of a strap or belt. See Egan, G and Pritchard, F 1991, "Dress Accessories", page 231 - 2, figure 147, No. 1249 Date: Medieval - c. AD 1350 - 1400 Dimensions: 13.23 mm x 13.91 mm x 4.50 mm (internal width 10.45 mm) Weight: 1.65 g
Created on: Wednesday 19th November 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2013
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Record ID: DOR-D3CC06
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy sheet metal strap end with a separate bar mount. A shield shaped plate with a bar-mount at the attachment edge. The bar-mount is rectanguler, D-sectioned and has been cut from a longer rod. The bar mount is attached with a single central rivet. There is light notch at each side of the plate near the bar-mount. Opposite this at the other end on plate in the centre of the outer edge is a single rivet with a rove. Similar in shape and size to No 732 in Egan, G, and Pritchard, F, 1991, "Dress Accessories", page 156 - 157, Figure 103 Date: Medieval - late 14th century Dimens…
Created on: Wednesday 26th November 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 12th November 2019
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