Record ID: OXON-02FCDB
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval (mid 16th to 18th centuries) strap mount: The copper alloy strap mount is an incomplete sub-drop shape. Towards the lower edge of the mount there is an obliquely angled break. The break is not recent. The outer face has a moulded design which appears to be the helmet from a Post Medieval suit of armour with two swords folding a saltire behind. The reverse is undecorated and has an incomplete, integral spike which is oval in section and is bent forwards. The surface of the mount has traces of red copper corrosion and traces of a mid-dark grey patina. It measures …
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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Record ID: WAW-FF072D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy strap fitting, of C17 date. The object is lozenge-shaped, with the remains of two lugs at the reverse. The front appears to be decorated, with a central circular moulding in light relief.  Due to wear, the detailed design is uncertain. There are traces of gilding on the front surface.  The object has developed a green surface patina. The object measures 18.6mm long, by 13.3mm wide, is 2.9mm thick, and weighs 2.3g. Ref: Read, B (2016) Identifying Metal Artefacts Vol 1, Witham, Greenlight Publishing
Created on: Thursday 11th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th January 2024
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Record ID: WAW-D4D3EC
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap distributor dating to the early medieval period (c. AD 1000-1200). The remains of the object consist of a lozenge-shaped terminal with oval aperture and rounded corners at each angle. The remains of the arm is broadly D-shaped in section and is rectangular in form. The arm then broadens to a damaged end terminal. The upper face is convex and the reverse side is flat. The object has a well developed green coloured surface patina and the surfaces are abraded.  Read (2016) illustrates similar examples nos 474-476. All are dated to 11th-13t…
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-7CA0CD
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy belt loop or strap slide that has an asymmetrical sub-rectangular frame that has straight forward and rear edges. Separating the two is an internal projection on either side. The belt loop has a smooth mid-brown patina. Dimensions: Length 28.14, width 18.38mm, thickness 1.98mm, weight 2.08g.
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 12th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Inkberrow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-96C229
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting of Medieval date (c. AD 1200-1400). The object consists of a sub-rectangular bar with an integral loop. The bar contains one in situ separate incomplete copper alloy rivet in the rivet hole closest to the loop. There is another circular rivet hole near the top of the object. The loop is roughly D-shaped, having been distorted with the right-hand side being pushed inwards and downwards. There is evidence of gilding on the obverse whilst there is no evidence of decoration on the reverse. There are similar objects recorded on the Portable Antiqui…
Created on: Thursday 20th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2023
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Record ID: WAW-9579E9
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy object, probably a strap fitting of Medieval to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1100-1800). The object consists of two main parts. The top part of the object consists of a copper alloy plate that is roughly trapezoidal in shape with a rectangular section on the top and with part of it folded over backwards at the bottom with a sub-rectangular vertical slit in it. There are two circular perforations, one at the top (3.78mm diameter) on the rectangular projection at the top and the other near the bottom (3.04mm diameter) above the sub-rectangular…
Created on: Thursday 20th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 20th July 2023
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Record ID: WAW-93DDC1
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy dangle/hanger from a sword belt hanger of Post Medieval date (c. AD 1500-1600). The object consists of a symmetrical decorated foliate plate with a forward facing hook that would have likely terminated in a rounded knop, though this is now missing. There are rivet holes on either end of the plate that retain segments of the now heavily corroded iron rivets. The decoration consists of vegetative elements, though there is no obvious floral elements as it mainly consists of leaves spreading from a central point. Part of the top of the plate…
Created on: Thursday 20th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 20th July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-98CE91
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting of Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1500 to AD 1650). It is oval in shape with a narrow D shape section band going to the back on one end and a similar, shorter length on the other. This may have formed a loop or two clinched lugs. The front has a symmetrical floral design (adorsed foliage) in low relief set in an incuse panel leaving a raised border.  It measures 32.0 mm in length, 16.8 mm wide and 11.8 mm thick. It weighs 5.1 g. The strap fitting is a dark green to grey colour, with an even surface patina. Several simil…
Created on: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-9C5A02
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy hooked strap fitting of probable post-medieval date (AD 1500 - AD 1700). The mount is asymmetrical with a fleur-de-lys or trefoil shape at the upper edge and a pair of rounded projections towards the base at the terminal where the integral hook extends. The rounded end of the hook broadens then narrow slightly to a rounded knop at the end. The centre of the mount is decorated with an incised pattern of a central stem and curling branches. The reverse of the object is flat and undecorated. There are two rivet holes, one above the other on the main…
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th March 2023
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Record ID: WAW-22F9E4
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy object, likely a strap fitting of Medieval date (c. AD 1250-1400). The main body of the object is composed of sub-rectangular copper alloy sheet with a sub-rectangular loop at one end that has a circular perforation. There are two sub-rectangular copper alloy sheets that are riveted to the thicker, central sheet. The loop is shaped much like an oval single-loop buckle with an ornate outside edge dating to AD 1250-1400, however, there is no pin or loop for the pin, though there is a small, circular dot on one side that has a different colo…
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-A49F33
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval copper-alloy strap fitting dating to circa AD 1600-1700. The object is formed from a flat ovoid plate that is rounded at one end and pointed at the other. On the reverse of the plate projecting at either end are two integral attachment lugs. The lugs have pointed ends are bent facing away from one another. The object has a green and light brown pitted surface patina. There are parallels recorded on the PAS database including BH-AFCE0C discovered in Hertfordshire and IOW-F1CAE3 discovered on the Isle of Wight. Read (2016) illustrates a similar strap f…
Created on: Wednesday 1st February 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th February 2023
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Record ID: WAW-2EACDC
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Post medieval strap fitting, possibly a belt stiffener, dating from AD 1500 - 1700. It is lozenge shaped with rounded points to the four extremities and the front is slightly convex. To the front it is decorated with raised areas of indiscernible pattern to the border, and within the border to include a small central rounded projection. The front was gilded, but nearly all has flaked off. On the reverse are the remains of two integral spikes or a loop which has broken off to leave two rounded stumps projecting by about 2mm. The reverse …
Created on: Wednesday 21st December 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Powick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-2E4299
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting; a mount dating from the Post Medieval period, about AD 1500-1700. The object is shaped like an elongated tri-lobed arrowhead which is waisted in the centre (or is, imaginatively, phallic). One end is pointed, the middle has concave sides and the other end has three lobes. The reverse has two integrally cast attachment rivets or spikes. One of the spikes is broken, the other is folded down flat against the top of the object and holds a remnant of a brown material, possibly leather.The measurements. are len…
Created on: Wednesday 21st December 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Powick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-CD7B59
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy strap loop dating to the Medieval period (c. AD 1330-80). The object is trapezoidal in plan with two internal projection located on opposing sides of the frame just above the narrow end. The frame is bevelled on both sides and is undecorated. There is a square-shaped knop at the centre of the long edge on both sides of the frame. The object has a dark green patina. For a comparable example see Read (2001: 25) no. 199.  The object measures 15.5mm in length and 12mm in width. 
Created on: Tuesday 22nd November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd November 2022
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Record ID: WAW-143E30
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy zoomorphic strap fitting or belt hook of Post Medieval to Modern date (c. AD 1700-1900). The object is S-shaped with a lenticular cross-section. The object is very worn, yet there is a zoomorphic snake headed terminal present at one end with a narrowed and rounded nose. One face is decorated with two oval eyes with a pellet in the centre. The snake has an arched brow over its right eye, with the brow over its left eye having largely been worn away. The reverse of the snake's head is plain due to wear. The opposing terminal is the snakes tail which is narrowed and mo…
Created on: Tuesday 1st November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 4th October 2023
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Record ID: WMID-731E94
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper-alloy two-piece swivel fitting dating to circa AD 1100 -1500. The object is one half of a two-piece swivel. It consists of a broadly 'C'-shaped loop with zoomorphic heads at either side. Located between the loop is a central square block. A circular projection extends vertically from the block. Originally there would have been a duplicate swivel that would have been duplicated on the opposing side of the circular projection. The zoomorphic heads that flank the loop consist of pointed ears, below which are oval eyes, the nose is long and linear and…
Created on: Tuesday 6th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 11th October 2022
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Record ID: WAW-B611FD
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy, hooked strap fitting of likely post Medieval date (AD 1600-1800). The strap fitting has been made from a copper alloy sheet that has been cut in a sub rectangular shape, with one end seemingly wider than the other. The narrow end has been bent backward to create a hook of some kind. An empty circular rivet hole (2.49mm internal diameter) is present. The object appears to be incomplete, as there appears to have been a break along part of what was the hook along with a missing corner in the top left hand side of the object.
Created on: Tuesday 16th August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2022
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Record ID: WAW-4D0809
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete, silver-gilt strap fitting. The object, a bar mount, has a central oval lobe that is decorated with regular raised pellets. From the lobe projects a pair of diagonally opposing tapering arms with semi-circular cross-sections. At the end of each arm there are sub-oval pierced lobes that are 4.29mm wide. The central lobe is domed on one side and hollow on the underside, whilst the arms are domed on one side and flat on the other, which would suggest that this side was fitted flush to another object. The object has a slightly yellow silver patina, except for o…
Created on: Thursday 11th August 2022
Last updated: Thursday 19th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-B21393
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval, copper alloy strap fitting dating to AD 1600 - 1700. The object would have probably functioned as a belt fitting. The object is flat and has a broadly square main body with bevelled edges. The object is decorated with a central pellet which has a circular border and then worn decoration around the pellet. Possibly representing a petal/floral design. The reverse has the remains of two lugs. No decoration present.  The fitting has a brown/ green coloured patina. The fitting is 16.1mm in length and 15.5mm in width. It has a thickness of 5.2mm …
Created on: Thursday 16th June 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2023
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Record ID: WAW-0B5CDA
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy post Medieval strap fitting. It was a double looped strap fitting. One of the loops of the strap fitting survives in full, whilst only part of the top and bottom edges of the second survive. The surviving loop is sub-oval in shape. The internal dimensions of the aperture are that it is 10.81mm long and 18.49mm wide. The bar has a triangular cross-section and is 2.68mm wide and 2.13mm thick. The top, bottom, and outer edges have a semi-circular cross-section. The top edge is 2.63mm wide and 1.85mm thick, whilst the bottom edge is 3.13mm wide and 2.1…
Created on: Friday 27th May 2022
Last updated: Friday 27th May 2022
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