Record ID: LVPL-AD1362
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragment of a copper alloy stirrup dating to the Medieval period, (1100-1500). The front of the object is decorated with three raised vertical ridges. The rear face is undecorated. Extending out from the one side of the cover-plate the stirrup arm (broken into two parts) curves inwards. The stirrup arm is D-shaped in cross section and widens and flattens where it terminates in an ancient break. The object has a smooth dark brown patina on each face of the extending plate. The arm of the stirrup is dark green in colour. The opposite end of the arm terminates with a rou…
Created on: Wednesday 7th August 2019
Last updated: Thursday 12th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Goosnargh', grid reference and parish protected.