Record ID: DOR-0249B3
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy probable fitting resembling a small pulley. The alloy appears to be leaded bronze. The fitting is a circular disc with a central hole. Around part of the rim is a U-shaped channel. The remaining section of the rim (adjacent to the loop) is D sectioned with a small circular aperture at the base.The edges of the rim are scalloped. Around the central hole, on both faces of the disc, is a raised disc with eight regularly spaced grooves. At the top is a loop, possibly broken, which contains corroded iron. DATE: Uncertain - possibly Iron age to Post Medieval Dimensions: 30…
Created on: Friday 15th July 2011
Last updated: Monday 18th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Puddletown', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-2A1FC4
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy loop which is probably a strap fitting. Possibly a strap union or junction. The loop is oval with a D-shaped cross section. It is constructed from a rolled sheet metal tube. The ends have been flattened and are joined by a separate circular rivet of the same material. The loop has a smooth, light green patina. Date:Uncertain - Roman to Medieval Dimensions: 30.06 mm x 25.38 mm x 3.70 mm Weight: 3.36 g
Created on: Wednesday 7th August 2013
Last updated: Thursday 20th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Compton Abbas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-C27897
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast strap fitting or mount. Similar in style and construction to late Roman bracelets. A strip of copper alloy with a convex front and flat back. At either end is a recessed round ended terminal with a circular pierced hole (one is broken). The front is decorated with alternating transverse grooves and ridges at each end and a central longitudinal line of stamped dots between. The fitting is slightly arched. The back is flat and undecorated. A possible belt reinforcement or other fitting. Date: Late Roman - AD 300 - 450 Dimensions: 38.50 mm x 6.48 mm x 1.99 mm Weight: 2.67 g
Created on: Monday 17th October 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2012
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Record ID: SUSS-198FD7
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flat circular copper alloy object, probably a strap mount or brooch , the front of which has a convex surface which is recessed in the centre around a central raised boss. The boss is covered in a smooth bright green substance, possibly decayed enamel. There are traces of possible silvering around the inner edge of the copper alloy rim, the silver appears in rounded blobs suggesting that it could have been in contact with fire. The rear of the item is slightly convex with two rectangular lugs to one edge with circular notches cut out of them suggesting the possibility that a bar for …
Created on: Wednesday 7th May 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 26th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Purbeck', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-DBE789
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman propellor shaped belt stiffener dating to the period c. AD 350 - 450. The belt stiffeners consists of a central roundel and two opposing triangular terminals, a circular perforation is visible in both of the terminals, however, the rivets are missing. The central roundel is decorated with two ring and dot motifs positioned either side of a central longitudinal ridge incised with a series of horizontal grooves which runs the length of the belt stiffener. The edges of both terminals have been irregularly chip-carved to create double or triple lobes. The reverse i…
Created on: Thursday 20th November 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sixpenny Handley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-67CFC7
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman circular copper alloy and enamelled mount with a central circular hole. On the back is a pair of T-shaped projections, presumably for attachment to a strap, though this is not clear. The front of the mount has an annular cell infilled with blue enamel. Within the enamel is a series of closely-spaced white millefiori spirals. The mount is probably from horse gear. A small number of similar objects is recorded on the PAS database and the similarity with certain plate brooches has been noted (eg BH-F9B471, ESS-7E7BB6, WILT-B03D73).
Created on: Wednesday 17th July 2013
Last updated: Thursday 24th May 2018
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Record ID: DEV-0B1CDD
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete "amphora" strap end dating to the Roman period, c. AD 300-410. The strap end consists of two parts, the larger trapezoidal plate and an attached rectangular sheet of folded copper alloy. This is flattened in cross section, and is attached to the larger trapezoidal part by folding around a flattened rectangular attachment bar. This is secured by a circular rivet. The aperture created for this attachment is also rectangular in shape. This attachment bar is the widest point of the strap end, which narrows to the fastening. It is decorated with ring and dot decoration-…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd April 2020
Last updated: Friday 21st May 2021
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Record ID: DOR-D589AD
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy strap fitting. A slightly irregular ring of copper alloy which appears to have a high tin content (it has a grey patina). This is probably a junction ring on straps or harness. The ring has a rounded lozengiform cross section which is variable in diameter, possibly as a result of use wear. It is undecorated. Date: Possibly Iron Age to Roman - c. 800 BC to AD 400 Dimensions: 21.33 mm x 4.66 mm x 3.93 mm Weight: 3.81 g
Created on: Wednesday 22nd February 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd February 2017
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Record ID: DOR-A3F2D1
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy strap fitting. The mount is pelta shaped and there are two integral rivets at the back set on the longitudinal axis. The rivets are circular in cross section and have slightly splayed ends. Similar shaped mounts are recorded in Appels, A & Laycock, S, 2007, Roman Buckles and Military Fittings, p.126, Fig. AA14.48 and are thought to have a military association. Date:Roman -c. AD 100 - 400 Dimensions: 19.90 mm x 17.37 mm x 2.22 mm Weight: 2.75 g See also BERK-BE0D37
Created on: Thursday 2nd August 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 15th August 2012
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Record ID: DOR-E9A729
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy probable strap fitting. The object has a central, approximately lozengiform plate with a horizontal cylindrical bar (similar to the wings of a T-shaped brooch) at the top and a large, rounded lobe at the opposite, bottom edge. The sides of the plate are both angled to a point, slightly asymmetrically. The front of the plate is decorated with a row of ring stamps running along the top below the bar, along the edges of both pointed sides and extending around the edge of the rounded lobe. The stamps are unevenly spaced. The rear of the plate is recessed behind th…
Created on: Tuesday 19th April 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 20th April 2022
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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-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-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
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-FC8752
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy strap fitting. Part of a composite sword belt mount. A hooked pendant fitting loop from a triple-looped bar mount. At the top is a narrowed hook, the end of which is missing. The plate is foliate in outline, with incised foliate decoration on the surface. It has two iron rivet attachments, one below the hook and one above the central lobe of the tri-lobed end. The back is flat and undecorated. It is similar to a complete example in Read, B, (2001) Metal Artefacts of Antiquity, p 39 &43, Fig. 26, No. 373, Dimensions: 47.14 mm x 20.51 mm x 6.96 mm Weight: 9.04 g Da…
Created on: Sunday 29th March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: DOR-FC95D5
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy belt mount with integral attachment spikes. The mount is foliate in outline (three lobes at one end and two at the other), with incised foliate decoration on the surface. It has two integral attachment spikes, both project out at right angles to the back of the plate and are then are bent inwards. They have rectangular cross sections. The construction of this object is similar to that of mounts dated to the 17th Century by Brian Read (see Read, B, (2001) Metal Artefacts of Antiquity but it is similar in shape and decoration to some triple-looped bar mounts identified…
Created on: Sunday 29th March 2009
Last updated: Monday 20th July 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-17A7F2
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy sword belt mount, of which two thirds remain. The attachment plate has wavy sides, moulded vinescroll decoration, and at the right-hand end, a trilobate terminal with rivet hole. The plate is broken at the left-hand end. Projecting downwards from the base of this plate are two loops. The left-hand loop contains the hook from a separate element. This hook has a bulbous end and extends from the remnant of a plate, which also has vinescroll decoration and the remains of a rivet hole. The object has a light green patina. Dimensions are: Length 41 mm. Width 29 mm.…
Created on: Saturday 27th November 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 10th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-3E53B6
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small cast copper-alloy mount of post-medieval date. The mount is oval in form and convex with a central integral stud of square cross-section on the lower surface. The mount has a general variable mid-green patina over metal that appears to be red-brown in hue. The mount plausibly functioned as a strap-fitting.
Created on: Thursday 12th August 2010
Last updated: Friday 13th August 2010
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Record ID: HAMP-3E9405
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small, corroded cast copper-alloy mount of post-medieval date (c. 17th century). The mount is in the form of a scallop-like shell. It is broadly flat with a moulded upper surface formed by diagonal ridges that radiate out from a narrowed point. Above the waisted point the mount is crescentic; the element below is trefoilate with a vestigial central fleur. On the lower surface are two lugs; one in the centre of the lower element, the other to one side on the edge of the crescent. The latter has been truncated, while the former has been bent down onto the lower surface. The artefa…
Created on: Thursday 12th August 2010
Last updated: Monday 16th August 2010
Spatial data recorded.