Record ID: BUC-CF7558
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval copper alloy single loop buckle, dating from c. AD 1250-1400. The buckle frame is D shaped, and D shaped in cross section. On the outer frame a single collared knop projects from the centre. The pin bar is recessed. The pin bar is oval in cross section. It has a dark green patina, and measures 23.6mm in length, 15.1mm in width, and 2.91g in weight. A similar buckle can be seen in Whitehead 1996, page 21 number 85.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
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Record ID: BUC-494CA7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval cast copper alloy single loop buckle dating to c. AD1300-1400. The buckle loop is D shaped, with a wider outer frame. This is decorated with moulded scrolled pattern. The pin bar is narrowed and offset, the pin is a single piece of copper alloy wrapped around the bar. It narrows to a rounded point, and has a light green patina. The buckle frame is a light brown colour with patches of darker red brown. The surface is very worn. It measures 26.9mm in length, 19.9mm in width, and weighs 5.59g.  Similar buckles can be seen in Whitehead 1996, page 20, numbers 66-68.
Created on: Wednesday 15th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
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Record ID: BUC-48DD21
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy D shaped medieval single loop buckle dating to AD 1350-1400. The pin is missing. The loop of the buckle projects out in an arch shape from the pin bar, which is recessed. The outer loop has moulded decoration projecting out from the centre, with rounded knop projections at each end with five grooves running across the loop in between the knops in a recess. The inside of the loop is bevelled. The buckle has a dark green patina, and measures 22.7mm in length, 22.6mm in width, and weighs 4.56g. A similar buckle can be seen in Egan and Pritchard 1991, …
Created on: Wednesday 15th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
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Record ID: BUC-3DE1E1
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early medieval object, possibly a buckle tongue, dating from c. AD 500-700. The tongue is zoomorphic in style, the creature has a long curved snout with a rounded groove underneath to sit on the buckle bar.  There is a smaller rounded groove next to it. There is an incised circular spiral on both sides of the snout. There is a ring and dot eye, with the edge of the tongue projecting out slightly round this, and another smaller rounded projection in front of it. There is a diagonal incised line or scratch in front of one of the eyes on one side. The head of the creature nar…
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
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Record ID: BUC-EABF47
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy double loop oval buckle, dating to the Post-Medieval period (c.AD 1500-1650). The angled frame is gently angled, oval in plan and flat on the reverse with a rounded outer edge and slightly bevelled upper and lower internal edges, creating a broadly D-shaped cross-section. Two, D-shaped apertures are separated by a recessed, trapezoidal cross-sectioned strap bar, which has a small, lobed knop at either end. The outer edge of each loop straightens to form a point mid-way along te outer edge; on one of these points there is a pin notch and the point…
Created on: Thursday 20th August 2020
Last updated: Thursday 13th May 2021
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Record ID: BUC-E90924
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy double loop oval buckle, dating to the Post-Medieval period (c.AD 1550-1650). The angled frame is oval in plan with a flat reverse, giving a D-shaped cross-section. Two, sub-rectangular shaped apertures are separated by a strap bar, which tapers in towards it's middle where there is a small fracture. The frame is decorated with a trilobed, concave trefoil moulding on the outer edge of each loop and at either end of the strap bar. The pin is missing and the buckle has mid-green patina, with some patches of black and surface pitting on both faces. Comparable…
Created on: Thursday 20th August 2020
Last updated: Thursday 13th May 2021
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Record ID: BUC-ECB62A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy medieval buckle plate, dating to c.AD 1200-1230. The plate is rectangular in shape, with two knops projecting from one narrow edge. These would have attached to the pin bar. At the opposite end there is a circular rivet hole in each corner, in one hole the seperate copper alloy rivet remains. The plate is decorated with a zoomorphic design, there is an animal left, with a long neck and head facing right. The front legs extend out with the back leg extending under the body. There was probably a rectangular border surrounding the animal. There is no decoration…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 12th November 2019
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Record ID: BUC-C8AE98
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy D shaped medieval single loop buckle dating to AD 1350-1400. The pin is missing. The loop of the buckle projects out in an arch shape from the pin bar, which is recessed. The outer loop has moulded decoration projecting out from the centre, with rounded knop projections at each end with seven grooves running across the loop in between the knops. The inside of the loop is bevelled. The reverse of the buckle frame is flat. The surface of the buckle is shiny, and a red brown colour. There are patches of light green patina across the surface. The buckle measures…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd July 2019
Last updated: Friday 2nd August 2019
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Record ID: BUC-E83C98
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy medieval buckle, dating to c. AD 1350-1450. The fragment consists of the outer part of the frame, and part of the narrowed frame that attaches to the pin bar. Both ends terminate in a worn break. In the centre of the outer frame is a groove or notch for the pin to sit in. The inside of the frame is bevelled, and is rectangular in cross section. The buckle has a dark green patina, and measures 32.8mm in length, 21.6mm in width, 1.8mm in thickness and weighs 2.87g. The buckle is similar to ones shown in Egan and Pritchard 1991, page 70.
Created on: Friday 17th May 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 21st May 2019
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Record ID: BUC-C0C6AB
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete iron post medieval double loop buckle dating to c. AD 1650-1700. The buckle is 'thistle-shaped' with one oval loop and one trapezoidal loop. The frame is rectangular in cross section. The pin is triangular shaped, looped around the pin bar and narrowing towards a rounded point. Either side of the pin is a rectangular plate holding it in place. The buckle has a red brown patina, and measures 45.6mm in length, 43.9mm in width, 8.1mm in thickness and weighs 19.72g. C.f. Margeson 1993, page 33, number 218.
Created on: Wednesday 15th May 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 21st May 2019
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Record ID: BUC-F11A8D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy medieval buckle, dating to c. AD 1250-1400. The buckle is rectangular in shape, with a rounded knop on each corner. In the centre of the outer frame is a rectangular notch with raised sides for holding the now missing pin. There are incised diagonal lines decorating the frame, which is sub triangular in cross section. The reverse is flat. The buckle plate is rectangular in shape, with moulded openwork decoration. In the centre of three of the edges are moulded crescents, these are flanked either side in the corners by moulded leaf designs. The plate folds ov…
Created on: Monday 28th January 2019
Last updated: Monday 11th February 2019
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Record ID: BUC-EF4FF9
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy medieval buckle and plate dating from c. AD 1350-1400. The buckle frame is rectangular in shape, the outer frame is rounded and oval in cross section with a bevelled inside edge.The rest of the frame is D shaped in cross section. The buckle plate consists of a sheet of copper alloy folded over the pin bar. There is an oval notch in the centre beside the pin bar where the pin sits, this is a piece of copper alloy that is wrapped round the pin bar. It narrows to a point at the terminal end and is D shaped in cross section. The buckle plate is worn and broken, …
Created on: Monday 28th January 2019
Last updated: Monday 11th February 2019
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Record ID: BUC-EF0608
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy D shaped medieval single loop buckle, with buckle plate attached, dating to 1350-1400. The loop of the buckle projects out in an arch shape from the pin bar, which is recessed and squared at each end. The outer loop has moulded decoration projecting out from the centre, with rounded projections at each end and four ridges along this section. This creates notches in which the pin can sit. The frame is D shaped in cross section. The buckle plate is formed of a rectangular sheet of copper alloy that wraps around the the pin bar. There is a rectangular notch …
Created on: Monday 28th January 2019
Last updated: Monday 11th February 2019
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Record ID: BUC-23CDB7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy possible buckle frame, dating from the Roman to medieval period, AD 200 - 1500. The fragment consists of the outer edge and one of the sides of the frame. The outer frame widens and is angled, it is decorated with four ring and dot punched motifs. The frame narrows along the side and ends in a rounded knop. It is worn and it is unclear if there is a break where a possible pin bar may have been originally attached. On the opposite edge there is a worn break just as the outer frame starts to narrow. There is no decoration on the reverse. The frame has a dark g…
Created on: Tuesday 26th June 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 26th June 2018
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Record ID: BUC-237578
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of medieval copper alloy plate, possibly from a buckle, possibly dating to c.1270-1350. The plate is rectangular in shape, with a floral incised design on one side. The design is a four double oval petalled flower, with a pellet border running around the edge of the plate. One of the narrower edges has been folded over to the opposite side, before the fold is a wavy pellet border. The opposite edge has an irregular worn break, and there are also cracks and notches running across the surface of the plate. The reverse of the plate is undecorated. The fragment has a dark green…
Created on: Tuesday 26th June 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 26th June 2018
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Record ID: BUC-1CCA55
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible fragment of a buckle frame possibly of Early Medieval Scandinavian or Anglo Saxon type, although equally the style could be post medieval, dating from 1050-1450. The frame consists of the outer edge of the frame, and part of the side of the buckle. The outer edge of the frame is rounded and moulded, with pressed notches into the metal work. The inside of the frame is flat. At either corner of the outer frame is a rounded knop. The side of the frame is narrowed and slightly recessed. The buckle frame has a light brown patina with patches of light green. The buckle measures 4…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd August 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd August 2017
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Record ID: BUC-C3EFF9
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval copper alloy single loop buckle dating from the 16th to 17th century.The frame is D shaped with concave sides and bifid mouldings. The outer edge is rounded, and has a pin notch, with a diagonal groove either side. The inside of the frame is bevelled. The pin bar measures 3.1mm in thickness, and is rectangular in cross section. The iron hoop of the pin remains, and is corroded. The frame has a dark green patina. The buckle measures 28.9mm in length, 26.9mm in width, 2.9mm in thickness and weighs 7.59g. The buckle is similar to Whitehead 1996, page 28, nu…
Created on: Wednesday 16th November 2016
Last updated: Thursday 15th December 2016
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Record ID: BUC-2281B6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy medieval buckle plate dating from c.1200-1230 AD. The plate consists of a rectangular sheet of metal which would have folded over at one end to curl around the buckle. The lower right corner is broken off. The front of the plate was originally gilded, and is decorated with raised moulding on a rectangular panel measuring 27.2mm by 15.1mm. This depicts two lion passant facing each other in the centre of the plate, with a circular knop above the lions' heads. The lions' tails curl round with possible pellets and raised dots surrounding them. At the terminal en…
Created on: Monday 3rd October 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 5th October 2016
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Record ID: BUC-BD305D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman to early medieval openwork buckle plate dating to the early to mid 4th century AD. It is missing almost the whole of one side of the frame, and half of the attachment edge. The frame is rectangular in shape, and is formed of four bars, two of which have two thirds missing. These bars have moulded leaves extending from them, three on the outer bar extending into the plate, and three on either side of the inner bar. Along the edges of the openwork is the remains of an incised dot border. In the two outer corners of the frame is a cicular rivet hole with a rivet st…
Created on: Wednesday 28th September 2016
Last updated: Thursday 22nd June 2017
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Record ID: BUC-48708E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper-alloy single-loop rectangular buckle frame from the medieval period (c. 14th century). The frame has three transverse grooves on the widened outer edge; two ridges created form a central pin rest. The sides are very slightly curved. They feature four transverse ridges: one at each junction of side and outer edge, one on each side just before the location of the bar. The bar is slightly narrowed. The pin is missing. The frame has a dull grey colour. Dimensions are: Length: 14.08 mm; Width: 11.7 mm; Thickness: 2.16 mm; Weight: 1.2 g In discussing the type (Meols typ…
Created on: Saturday 12th March 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hardmead', grid reference and parish protected.