Record ID: BUC-4A9570
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Early-Medieval (Anglo-Scandinavian) stirrup-strap mount of Williams Class A, Type 12 and dating to AD.1000-1100. The stirrup mount consists of an incomplete lozenge-shape frame, with a central diagonal cross that separates three, and one incomplete, openwork lozenges. A central projecting circular boss decorates the centre of the cross and further knops decorated both side corners of the frame and where the ends of the cross meet the frame. The suspension loop is missing but the mount retains a right angled flange, which projects from the l…
Created on: Friday 18th September 2020
Last updated: Thursday 13th May 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-AFA0EA
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy stirrup-strap mount, dating from the early-medieval to medieval periods. The tapering sub-rectangular mount is decorated with an elaborate pattern of zoomorphic interlace, executed in high relief, with openwork fields. This is surmounted by a flat-sectioned loop with circular perforation and three peripheral lobes, the longest of which is that extending straight upwards at the apex. The exact nature of the decoration is difficult to ascertain, but the general design is that of an animal whose head is located immediately below the apex loop and faces upwards. This hea…
Created on: Monday 22nd February 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 9th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sherington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-A4C7B2
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy zoomorphicstirrup terminal, of Late Early Medieval dating to the 11th Century. The stirrup terminal is sub triangular in shape, with a hollow back. The back still contains the original lead solder, which would have been used to secure the terminal onto the iron stirrup. A projecting ledge is present at the base, which would have supported the extermities of the foot plate of the stirrup. The reverse ov the base has an asymetric cross incised in it. The front of the terminal is heavily abraded however, curving features either side of the centre may be wings. Also half wa…
Created on: Thursday 28th January 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 15th June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Castlethorpe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-670757
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy stirrup-strap mount of probable 11th century date. The vertical portion of the artefact consists of an openwork lozenge in which a central saltire divides four lozenge-shaped holes. At the centre of the upper surface is a circular moulding; seven further such mouldings are equally spaced around the mount, including one at each of the two outer points. At the top the lozenge extends into the rounded apex loop with circular perforation. At the base is a right-angled flange which projects backwards and is covered in iron corrosion, presumably from a corroded rivet. The …
Created on: Thursday 24th February 2011
Last updated: Friday 20th March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lathbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-7DE627
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy stirrup strap-mount of probable late Early-Medieval date. The object has a horizontal bottom side and tapers towards a rounded point. The long sides are not flat, but have several protruding curves and pointed knops reflecting the nature of the decoration on the upper surface. This decoration is formed of lightly engraved lines, the main element being a pelta with an arm extending upwards from its centre and splaying into two pointed 'wings'. The nature of the surrounding decoration is difficult to ascertain due to corrosion. There are three attachment holes, one of …
Created on: Saturday 22nd May 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 25th March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lathbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-51A842
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An worn Early Medieval zoomorphic stirrup terminal dating to the 11th century. A cast copper alloy, hollow backed terminal. It is in the form of a beast's head with protruding eyebrows, hollowed eyes and nostrils or tusks in the form of two ellipses joined by an arc. The muzzle is ends in an oddly jutting chin. At the proximal end there is no transverse raised collar but this may have been lost. The distal end is closed by the supporting ledge. The back of the terminal is hollow and retains traces of the lead alloy solder used to attach it to the end of the stirrup arm. This example i…
Created on: Friday 27th June 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 17th December 2013
Spatial data recorded.