Record ID: YORYM-F19B4B
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy strap fitting of Roman date, c.AD 100 - 300. The object comprises a circular plate with a convex upper surface and flat reverse resulting in a D-shaped section. The front of the plate is decorated with a recessed ring around a raised central dome. Twelve (12) sub-rectangular recessed cells encircle the ring. Half of the cells retain red enamel. The rest are empty. Full and empty cells alternate. The edges of the fitting are fluted. A rectangular, D-sectioned attachment loop is present to the reverse of the fitting. The metal has a dark brown patina and is wor…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cawton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-F1727F
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy sword belt strap fitting of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 - 1600. The fitting comprises an asymmetrical plate with foliate and floriate decoration to the upper surface. The narrower end of the plate tapers to a narrow rectangular projection, likely representing the remains of an attachment hook. Two rivet holes are present on the plate; one to the centre of the trefoil terminal retains iron corrosion, the other just above the broken hook. The reverse is flat and undecorated.  The metal has dark brown/green patina and is worn. The fitting is 39.5mm long,…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cawton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-9C2DD7
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy strap fitting or strap slide of late Iron Age to Roman date, c.50 BC - AD 200. The fitting comprises an openwork, pointed ovate frame with integral semicircular loop to the reverse. The frame has pointed terminals at the tips of the oval with a ridge running between them. At the centre of the frame is a circular openwork area. The loop on the reverse has a D-shaped section and projects from the wider sides of the pointed oval. A circumferential incised groove can be seen around the exterior edge of the frame. The slide has a smooth green…
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-73399D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy military belt plate of Roman date, c.AD. 150 – 300. The object comprises two ovate panels joined by a narrowed integral D-shape sectioned shaft. A similar shaft extends from the opposite edge of each panel, one terminating is a transverse ridge, the other in a worn break. The panels have raised edges creating recessed cells which retain blue enamel. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The object is 22.1mm long, 13mm wide, 2.7mm thick and weighs 2.5g. Similar examples are recorded as WILT-441178, NCL-3104…
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-890333
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy military harness strap slide of Roman date, c.AD 100 – 300. The object consists of a front plate comprising two globular hemispherical terminals joined by a waisted central rectangular panel, and a loop. The front plate is D-shaped in section with a concave interior on the reverse. Projecting from the reverse is an integral rectangular loop extending along the long axis. This loop is rectangular in section. The metal has a dull grey patina and is in a fairly good condition. The object is 18.47mm long, 8.43mm wide, 4.66mm thick (10.29mm&nbs…
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-4BB3F4
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy gilded possible Limoges-style strap fitting or buckle plate of medieval date, c.AD 1150 - 1350. The object is sub-triangular with a forked terminal formed of two sub-rectangular strips which curve round slightly before terminating in worn breaks. Two circular perforations are present to the corners of the wider end. The upper surface of the object is decorated in low relief with a possible winged figure, possibly representing the angel of St Matthew. The figure is depicted only from the waist up. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The metal has a dark …
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scarborough Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-37788C
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy strap fitting or mount of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1750 - 1900. The mount is circular with a domed profile. The front of the mount is convex, with a double banded circumferential border. The reverse is concave with two partial sub-rectangular projections (lugs, or integral rivets) on either side. The lugs terminate in worn breaks. The metal has a dark red patina with patchy green corrosion product across the surface. A small shiny grey area of possible tinning is present close to the edge. The object is 17.1mm in diameter, 7.3mm thick and weighs 2.5g. Th…
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-38519D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy strap fitting of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 - 1600. The main plate is asymmetrical and curvilinear, tapering from a wide flared trilobed terminal to a narrower bifid terminal from which a circular sectioned forward-facing hook extends. The hook terminates in a globular knop. It is decorated on the front surface with a series of incised curved lines spanning outwards from the centre resulting in a foliate pattern. Two rivets for attachment are present, one to each end of the plate. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The metal has a dark green/brown patina…
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-20AD90
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy strap fitting of late Iron Age to Roman date, c.50 BC - AD 200. The fitting comprises a single pointed ovate - or teardrop - element. This would have joined at the rounded end with a second pointed ovate element with one border overlapping and joining the adjacent loop, forming a pointed figure of eight shape. The point of the remaining element is marked by slightly raised, rounded ridge following the curve of the pointed end. The element has moulded decoration featuring a raised circular boss within a c…
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ebberston and Yedingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-28A0CE
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy sword-belt fitting of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500-1650. The fragment consists of the terminal and a small part of the hook from a sword-belt fitting or similar Post-Medieval hooked strap fitting. The terminal is oval and decorated with a zoomorphic design in the form of a forward facing animal head. The reverse of the terminal is flat and undecorated. Projecting from one end of the terminal is a small portion of the hook which curves around towards the back. This hook terminates in a worn break. The metal is dark brown in colour…
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-D54822
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy strap slide of Roman date, c.AD 100 – 300. The object comprised a rectangular plate with a large rectangular recess within a double banded linear border. The recess has a raised cross formed of two transecting curvilinear lines extending between opposing corners. The resulting sub-triangular cells retain traces of red enamel. An integral rectangular loop extends along the short axis of the reverse of the plate. The metal has a dark green patina and is in good condition. The object is 25.2mm long, 20mm wide, 3.2mm thick (8.6 including loop) and weighs 9.2…
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-C112EB
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy strap slide of Roman date, c.AD 100 – 300. Possibly from a military harness. The object comprised a D-sectioned front plate with moulded reels meeting as a triple banded central semi-circular boss. The outer ends of the reels terminate in rounded bosses. An integral rectangular loop extends along the long axis of the reverse of the front plate. The metal has a mid-green patina and is in good condition. The object is 28.2mm long, 9.8mm wide, 6.2mm thick (17.6 including loop) and weighs 9.9g. A similar fitting, described as having military associations, …
Created on: Monday 8th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-F26DDD
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy strap junction or distributor of late medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1400-1700. The object is quatrefoil, comprising four roughly circular loops with square sections, one of which is broken and worn. The central bar of the fitting is recessed with a rectangular section.   The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The object is 31.8mm long, 31.1mm wide, 4.2mm thick and weighs 11.6g. Similar objects are recorded on the PAS database including DUR-88C675, and DENO-21B334 which are both ascribed a date range of 1400-1700 though no supporting evi…
Created on: Tuesday 5th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scarborough Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-8DAA66
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy strap fitting of early Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1600-1700. Read’s Unclassified Toggle-Clasp Type 7. The fitting comprises a one-piece, D-sectioned plate with moulded relief decoration in the form of bulbous transverse ridges. One end terminates in a debased trefoil knop with a rivet hole through the largest of the three knops. The other end terminates in an integral disc-toggle. The reverse of the plate is concave and the remains of a rivet can be seen projecting close to the disc terminal. The metal has a dark green/brown patina and is in fair co…
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-D0F0F7
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy sword belt strap fitting of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 - 1600. The fitting comprises approximately one third of an asymmetrical suspension plate bearing foliate and floriate decoration to the upper surface. A single rivet hole is present to the centre of the surviving terminal. An integral circular suspension eye extends from one edge of the plate and retails a partial hooked mount. The mount comprises a circular sectioned hook which terminates in a rounded knop to one end. The other end opens to form the top of a second plate though terminates in worn …
Created on: Monday 16th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 23rd October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-7FFCFB
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy strap fitting, probably a belt slide, of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1700 – 1800. The fitting is rectangular in plan and section. The upper surface is decorated with five conjoined lozenge designs within a linear border. The reverse is flat and undecorated with two integral rectangular projections to either side. The projections are rectangular in section and bear iron projections at the centre. These represent the remains of an attachment loop with an iron bar or core. The metal has a dark green patina and is worn. The fitting is 32.2mm long, 8.3mm wi…
Created on: Thursday 12th October 2023
Last updated: Sunday 22nd October 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-D76783
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy strap slide of Roman date, AD 43 - 200. The object is a pointed ovate in plan with a central raised circular boss within a deep circumferential recess. Raised lenticular mouldings extend along both pointed terminals. The reverse of the strap slide is concave and undecorated with an integral rectangular attachment loop projecting from either end. The metal has a mid-green patina and is in good condition. The strap slide is 26.6mm long, 16.5mm wide, 17.2mm thick (with loop) and weighs 9.3g. Similar strap fittings have been recorded on the PAS database…
Created on: Wednesday 4th October 2023
Last updated: Sunday 22nd October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-AC948C
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy strap fitting, probably a belt slide, of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1700 – 1800. The fitting is circular with a rectangular section. The upper surface is decorated with two opposing trumpet coil designs within a raised border. The edges of the fitting have scalloped appearance. The reverse is flat and undecorated with two integral rectangular projections to either side. The projections are ovate in section and bear iron projections at the centre. These represent the remains of an attachment loop with an iron bar or core. The metal has a dark green pat…
Created on: Monday 2nd October 2023
Last updated: Friday 20th October 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-423D28
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy strap fitting of medieval date, c.AD 1100-1500. The fitting comprises a rectangular sheet of metal folded transversely to create an upper and lower plate. A single copper-alloy rivet remains centrally at the attachment end of the sheet. Both plates appear undecorated. The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The fitting is 25.4mm long, 11mm wide, 3.9mm thick and weighs 2.3g. The lack of a pin slot suggests this is object is not a buckle plate but rather for another strap fitting such as YORYM-AF13C3.
Created on: Wednesday 27th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 27th September 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-708D7C
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy strap junction of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1600 – 1700. The object is trefoil in plan, comprising three circular loops, one of which has a small worn break. A second loop is extremely worn though remains complete. The object is flat and undecorated. The object is 17.9mm long, 15.2mm wide, 1.8mm thick and weighs 1.1g. The object is probably the attachment loop for a strap fitting for a 17th century sword belt, as demonstrated by complete examples recorded on the PAS database WILT-FF39E4, HAMP-21BFA1, HAMP-2217E4.
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.