Record ID: BUC-97DF46
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper alloy mount, which was possibly a scabbard mount. This object consists of a large round "button" protruding from one end, a narrow long shaft, and another small possible knop or fixing attachment at the other end. The top of the object has a larger rounded top end and a smaller rounded opposite end, with a ridged shaft of the same width, continuing over the top of both ends. It is unclear exactly what this object is; however, the manner of the ends suggests that this object could have been used to secure an item to leather or to connect two elements together. This is cons…
Created on: Tuesday 29th June 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 4th September 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Haversham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-001D56
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
Copper-alloy mount. The mount is triangular with a circular knop on the top. It is 23 mm long and 9 mm wide. The circular knop is 5 mm wide and is decorated with five vertical raised lines. The obverse of the mount is slighty curved whilst the reverse is flat. From the reverse extends an attachment spike, bent over to run down the mount. The remains of another attachment spike are evident above the other, although this has been broken. The object was probably intended to be attached to a leather strap or belt. It is difficult to determine what period this mount dates to.
Created on: Tuesday 21st September 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NARC-E8E8A0
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy mount of uncertain date. The mount is cut from a very thin piece of metal. It appears to take the form of a highly stylised canine face, either a fox or a wolf. The eyes are formed from two openwork sub-triangles. Sub-rectangular knopped ears are located to either side of an angular band that runs horizontally above the eyes. The muzzle is formed as the general sub-triangular form of the mount reaches its apex. The angular form of the object is unusual and no parallel for the artefact has yet been found. Its date is therefore uncertain.
Created on: Thursday 14th April 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: BH-3E6EA4
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy mount of Roman date (cf. Crummy 1983: 118, nos. 3217-3221). The mount takes the form of a thin disc, into the upper surface of which have been cast three concentric cells around a deeper central cell. The majority of the surviving enamel is within the outer ring, where there is a repeating pattern of white wave scroll over a dark blue background. There is some damage to the outer edge of the mount, which has resulted in the loss of part of this outer ring. The next ring in retains a very small amount of green enamel, but the surface was clearly segmented thro…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd February 2011
Last updated: Saturday 5th March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milton Keynes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-062D54
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper-alloy furniture or vessel mount dating to the Early Roman period. The front of the mount shows moulded features of the face, which is very worn obscuring details of the nose and mouth. The body is draped. The hair appears tied back, although not tightly, and is drawn up at the top of the head, creating two top knots. These are broken and worn, and were at first thought to be a possible broken suspension loop, although this is now considered unlikely. The reverse of the shoulders is flat, as is a central vertical section of the head. The object is 36mm long. The shoulders…
Created on: Monday 26th September 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 8th November 2011
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Record ID: NARC-F9E672
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy mount, found in two parts. The mount is asymmetrical, forming an r shape. The mount is decorated with 7 ribs running horizontally. The ribs alternate in length bewteen 46 and 44 mm in length, forming a 'fingered' effect at the terminal end. At the attachment end the mount has a bends back, almost at a right angle to the decorated side, which would have helped hold the mount in place. The mount has two rivet holes, one on the corner of the angular plate and the other at the terminal end. The reverse is undecorated and evidence of attachment to another object remains. It i…
Created on: Thursday 22nd July 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: BH-2DE112
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy mount of Roman date. This is an example of a Trompetenmuster type mount, the design of which is derived from native Celtic art styles. It dates to the mid 2nd century AD. The design comprises three identical openwork elements around a sub-triangular central section, at the centre of which is a sub-triangular aperture. Each openwork element depicts the neck and head of a bird. Each bird has a stylised eye comprising a single ring-and-dot mark. The beak extends downwards from the head at an angle of approximately forty five degrees. It is slightly concave and tapers to…
Created on: Thursday 24th March 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Castlethorpe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-28E196
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy openwork pelta-shaped belt mount, of Roman date. These mounts are generally associated with the military, and are usually dated to the 3rd century AD. D-shaped in section, the copper alloy has a grey colour suggesting a hig tin content. Similar is recorded on this database at: HAMP-FEB1C4
Created on: Wednesday 6th February 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 6th February 2013
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Record ID: NARC-2A5252
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete cast copper alloy mount. 100 - 300 AD. An oval plate with a raised central oval boss with longitudinal slit; known commonly as a vulva shaped mount. A pair of rivets on the back have flattened ends, suggesting they passed through a leather strap. The back of the object is hollowed behind the boss. Mounts of this form are common on military sites. The mount has a brown patina and the edges are chipped.
Created on: Wednesday 6th February 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 6th February 2013
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Record ID: BUC-F03B9F
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Roman horse harness mount, dating to AD 120-150. The body of the mount is an oval or rounded crescent shape, with a circular perforation along one edge. On the outer part of this perforation there are two rounded knops joining the two ends of the crescent together. On the outer edges of the oval shaped mount there is a rounded knop on both sides. In the centre of the opposite edge to the circular perforation there is a rectangular projection, with a half circular perforation in the centre. At each of the outer corners is a rounded knop. There is a raised col…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd October 2018
Last updated: Friday 23rd November 2018
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Record ID: BUC-40A191
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy, fragment of a probably Roman mount, AD.43-450. The object comprises a curved zoomorphic neck with a styled bird head terminal. The base of the neck is an old break. The head has a circular recess for an eye and some worn diagonal lines above representing feathers. The head tapers down to form the beak. The mount is decorated on only the front side, the back of the object is coarse and undecorated suggesting this was not visible in use. The object has a dark green patina. Length: 23.22mm Width: 19.41mm Thickness: 5.98mm Weight: 12.16g
Created on: Thursday 8th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 23rd November 2018
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Record ID: BUC-B3C661
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
A complete, Roman, copper alloy, phallic mount, AD.43-150. The mount is formed of a tapering shaft that is triangular in cross section. At the widest point of the shaft there are two opposed hemispherical knops, one upon either side to form the testes. The back of the object has two projecting rivets to allow its attachment to a leather belt or harness. The back of the shaft is also slightly concave, creating a hollowed area. Similar mounts can be found in Nicolay 2007 pg.378, pl.67, type A13, these are dated to Nicolay's period 2, 12 BC-AD.120. These finds are often associated wit…
Created on: Tuesday 13th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 11th June 2020
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Record ID: BUC-B43B94
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete, copper alloy, Roman mount, possibly a leather mount from a cavalry harness, AD.120-250. The mount comprises a domed boss with concentric rings surrounding it. There are at least 4 rings including the boss with three shallow grooves dividing them. The edge of the mount is extremely worn and a lot of material has been lost suggesting the original diameter was substantially wider. The back of the mount has a single projecting rivet, this has been bent inwards probably in the attachment process. There would likely have been a second rivet that has been lost. Concentric m…
Created on: Tuesday 13th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 11th June 2020
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Record ID: BUC-B49CF6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete, copper alloy, Roman, mount, AD.120-250. The mount is circular with a central boss, surrounded by a recessed area that is subdivided by three raised triangular dividers arranged in a propellor pattern. Around the edge is a raised border. The back of the mount has a single central rivet that has been bent over during attachment. SImilar mounts with differing internal designs can be found in Nicolay 2007, pg.382 pl.71 Type B2 Height: 3.93mm Thickness: 2.2mm Weight: 0.9g Diameter: 10.82mm
Created on: Tuesday 13th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 11th June 2020
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Record ID: BUC-3D37B7
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete, copper alloy, Roman, leather mount, probably from a horse harness, AD.120-250. The object comprises a circular disc with a central boss, surrounded by a shallow recess which is bordered around the outer edge with a raised border. This is the same height as the central boss. The recess would probably have held enamel. The mount has a concave back, created by a flange that runs around the edge of the object, angled backwards. In the centre of the back is a single projecting rivet. Similar mounts and studs can be seen in Nicolay 2007, 382 pl.71 no.227.72, 51.4. Nicolay …
Created on: Tuesday 20th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 11th June 2020
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Record ID: BUC-3D6875
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a copper alloy, Roman, openwork, belt mount, AD.120-250. The object comprises the corner of a rectangular openwork mount, It is L shaped with worn breaks. Much of the interior design has been lost, with only two fragments of the curvilinear design remaining. One of the curved design fragments creates a small trapezoidal openwork section. The back of the piece is undecorated except for a single worn rivet positioned near one of the breaks. Similar examples can be seen in Nicolay 2007, dating to his period 3, AD.120-250, pl.40 no.14.23, 302.1, 209.17. These are associat…
Created on: Tuesday 20th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 11th June 2020
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Record ID: BUC-3E33BC
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
A complete, Roman, copper alloy, belt fitting, AD.300-450. The object comprises a rectangular plate with two rivet holes pierced through it. At one end of the object is a narrow strip that has been bent over to form a suspension loop. This terminates in a square tab which is pierced by a single rivet hole. The front of the plate has two parallel lines running down its length, these lines are the same width apart as the tab forming the loop. The object has an even green patina. Similar examples in Nicolay 2007, pl.45, no.100.7 and 100.9. these are associated with later military belts.
Created on: Tuesday 20th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 11th June 2020
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Record ID: SUR-422388
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy strap mount, possibly of Roman date (c 2nd-3rd century AD). The remaining portion comprises an acorn shaped terminal with a moulded double ridged collar. The reverse is concave with the stump of a single integrally cast fixing lug.
Created on: Monday 12th April 2021
Last updated: Monday 12th April 2021
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Record ID: BUC-AEED3A
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy Roman mount, possibly from a horse gear fitting, dating to c. AD 43 to 120. The mount is circular, and domed, the reverse in concave. Around the edge of the mount is worn and broken, with small projections. Running around the edge of the mount is a raised solid border, this is 2.9mm in width. There is a crack that runs from one side of the edge to the centre of the mount. The inside of the mount contains brown black corrosion. The mount measures 21.6mm in diameter, 7.0mm in thickness and weighs 3.05g. A similar mount can be seen in Nicolay 2007, page 376, number 82.160.
Created on: Friday 26th July 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 19th February 2020
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Record ID: BUC-AF3687
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman mount or decorative horse gear fitting, dating to c. AD 120-300. The mount is open work, and is oval in shape. There is a central bar from which two arms curve round from, creating a triangular shape. between. The arms curve round and back to meet the central bar, which widens to a sub triangular shape. Where the arms join the bar there is a knop projection inside, creating a kidney shaped perforation either side. Beyond the wider edge of the mount and the sub triangular projection there is a worn and broken lip. The inside of the mount decoration is bevelled. On …
Created on: Friday 26th July 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 11th September 2019
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