Record ID: LANCUM-0A7ECA
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Knowsley
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy buckle dating to the Post-Medieval period, c.1660-1720. The object is a trapezoidal shoe or knee buckle with a drilled frame for a separate spindle. The outer frame is decorated with five moulded ridges at each end in a scallop-shell design. The sides of the frame are decorated with a rounded knop either end of the spindle with a double ridge to either side. The incomplete pin and chape remain attached. The object has a dark green patina and is in good condition. A similar example can be found in Whitehead, (2003), p99, no.616 The length is 38mm, the width is…
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 31st January 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL1649
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Knowsley
Workflow stage: Published
Trapezoidal frame with recessed front edge. Front edge has groove to accommodate the pin. Axis bar projects beyond the frame. Incomplete pin with ridge.
Created on: Friday 12th January 2001
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarbock Green', grid reference and parish protected.