Record ID: ESS-BB1133
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy buckle of medieval date (c.1400 - 1500). Description: The frame consists of a sub-oval loop, the edges of which are scalloped with nine lobes, and an integral rectangular attachment loop.  The inside edge of the oval loop is perforated with as circular hole through which a copper-alloy pin is wrapped.  Measurements: length: 25.6mm, width: 17.2mm, thickness: 1.8mm, weight: 3,02g. Discussion: Similar to that found in Whitehead, 2003, p. 38, no. 220. 
Created on: Wednesday 8th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th November 2023
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Record ID: ESS-CF3962
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, medieval large copper-alloy annular double looped buckle frame, dating to c AD 1400-1500. The frame is circular in plan and D-shaped in cross-section with a flat reverse and convex outer surface. A central axis bar runs down the middle of the frame which is trapazoidal in cross section. The outside edges of the buckle are bevelled and decorated with alternating raised and sunken panels around the inner and outer edge of the frame. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The surface is tinned. Whitehead, R. 1996, Buckles 1250-1800 p 46, no: 269
Created on: Tuesday 23rd November 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 8th December 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Linstead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-CEDE5C
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, Medieval copper alloy single loop D-shaped buckle, dating to AD 1250-1500. The pin is still attacked to the frame.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd November 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 8th December 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Linstead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-CE25B4
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy double looped buckle frame dating to AD 1550-1650. The buckle is missing its pin. The buckle has two oval loops with moulded rosette decoration on the outer edge of each loop and lobed knops at either end of the central strap bar which is straight sided. The pin is missing. The front is convex and the back is flat and undecorated.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd November 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 8th December 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Linstead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-70B214
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early medieval single loop buckle dating from c. 450 - 700 AD. Probably made from a tinned copper-alloy. The frame is D shaped in plan and also in cross-section. The pin is present and attached to a rounded bar. There is a lot of corrosion around the pin which is made from iron. There is no decoration present on the buckle. The buckle is 28.9mm long, 20.5mm wide and 6.2mm thick. It weighs 15.4g.
Created on: Wednesday 17th October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2019
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Record ID: ESS-DC306F
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper-alloy double loop buckle of Post-Medieval date c. 1500 - 1650. The buckle frame consists of a central strap bar and two loops to either side. The buckle is 'D'-shaped in cross section. Both outer edges of the loops feature three linear grooves; one in the centre (where the pin rest would reside), and one to either side. The strap bar has two small protruding moulded knops at each terminal. The buckle is slightly bent, and does not lie flat. The back of the frame is plain and undecorated. Dimensions: weight: 1.6g, length: 19.7mm, width: 14.6mm, thickness…
Created on: Thursday 16th November 2017
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2017
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Record ID: ESS-DBB4C8
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete cast copper-alloy single loop 'D'-shaped buckle dating to the Post-Medieval period, c. 1500-1650. The pin is missing. The buckle is sub-square in shape with concave sides and a rounded frame with a protruding moulded knop in the centre. The strap bar is straight. A similar example can be seen in Whitehead, 2003 no. 145. Dimensions: weight: 6.2g, length: 28.9mm, width: 24.6mm, thickness: 3.9mm
Created on: Thursday 16th November 2017
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2017
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Record ID: ESS-8A5F43
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Complete cast copper-alloy late Roman buckle of zoomorphic design, dating to c. AD 300 - 410. The buckle is of Hawkes and Dunning Type IIB, with an integrally cast sub-circular buckle plate. The loop is formed of two dolphin heads curving upward to meet, open-jawed, at the diamond-shaped pin rest in the centre of the outer loop edge. Together with the bar and loop, the buckle frame is roughly 'D' shaped. There is moulded decoration on both dolphin heads in the form of a curved crest along the backs of both beasts. The lips of the dolphins, which are arrow shaped and surround the ed…
Created on: Wednesday 26th July 2017
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2018
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Record ID: ESS-DD7FA5
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy single looped buckle with integral frame, formed of a forked spacer in between two copper alloy front and back plates, riveted in place. Two rivers remain in place at either side of the open end of the buckle plate. The buckle is 'D' shaped and has a notched lip, with pin intact. The pin is triangular in plan and tapers to a point. It is formed by curving the end around the transverse bar on the buckle frame. There is a rivet hole in the back plate, between the two rivets that remain. Directly opposite, on the front plate there is a larger hole which is open on on…
Created on: Monday 24th April 2017
Last updated: Monday 16th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dennington', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: ESS-8EA06E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy double loop buckle dating to the Post Medieval period, AD1500-1650. It is oval in shape with a central strap bar dividing the buckle into two D shaped sections. At either end of the strap bar is a moulded knop. The pin survives in good condition, a little corrosion on the underside with the rest of the buckle covered in a green patina. Examples of similar oval buckles can be seen in Whitehead (2003, p.54) It weighs 2.55 grams, 32.34 mm in length, 21.40 mm wide Reference: Whitehead, R. 2003. 'Buckles: 1250-1800'. Greenlight Publishing. Witham
Created on: Thursday 22nd October 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 18th November 2015
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Record ID: ESS-2C0C71
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy buckle dating to the Post Medieval period. The buckle is a douple loop with one 'D' shaped loop either side of a central strap bar. The frame is 'D' shaped in section with a flat back and rounded upper face. The strap bar is circular in section. A triangular moulded knop sits at either end of the strap bar. The pin is missing. It measures 20.2mm in length, 16.3mm in width, 2.7mm in thickness and weighs 1.31g. Whitehead (2003, pg. 54) illustrates similar examples, e.g. nos. 304 - 308, which he dates to between 1500 and 1650 AD.
Created on: Thursday 1st May 2014
Last updated: Friday 16th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Glemsford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-2BFA87
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy clasp fastener buckle dating to the Medieval period. The buckle comprises of a single loop, broadly rectangular in section with expanded top and bottom edges. The frame is ovoid in section whilst the outer edge and strap bar are rounded in section. The outer edge is thickened and expanded, the closure and pin are missing. The buckle measures 12.8mm in length, 11.6mm in width, 2.4mm thick and weighs 0.69g. Whitehead (2003, pg. 41) illustrates similar examples, e.g. nos. 231 and 232, which he dates to between 1300 and 1450 AD.
Created on: Thursday 1st May 2014
Last updated: Sunday 4th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Glemsford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-2BD818
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete copper alloy buckle dating to the Medieval period. The buckle comprises of a single loop, broadly ovoid in plan with a copper alloy wire pin. The frame is broadly rectangular in section whilst the strap bar is narrowed, offset and circular in section. The outer edge is thickened and expanded with a copper alloy sheet roller, now no longer free moving. The pin circular in section and bent around the strap bar, before tapering to a rounded point towards the sheet roller. The buckle measures 16.9mm in length, 17.8mm in width, 3.9mm in thickness at the sheet roller (3.1mm at the …
Created on: Thursday 1st May 2014
Last updated: Sunday 4th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Glemsford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-A07A07
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy, double looped buckle dating to the Post Medieval period. The buckle consists of two 'D' shaped loops aside a central, narrowed strap bar. The frame is rectangular and the strap bar is ovoid. The pin is missing. It measures 19.6mm in length, 23.6mm in width, 2.01mm in thickness and weighs 2.04g. Whitehead (2003, pg. 54), illustrates similar examples of buckles, e.g. 305, which he dates between 1500 and 1650 AD.
Created on: Tuesday 11th February 2014
Last updated: Monday 17th February 2014
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Record ID: ESS-E66A12
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy buckle plate formed of two rectangular sheets of copper alloy joined togeher by five copper alloy rivets. Both plates have a split end with break across, from where a buckle pin would most likely have been attached. There is no visible decoration on either surface.It weighs 2.9 grams, is 27.65mm long, 10.49mm long and is 4.26mm thick.
Created on: Thursday 26th May 2011
Last updated: Thursday 2nd June 2011
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Record ID: ESS-69AB02
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval cast copper alloy double loop buckle frame with pointed knops on the outer edges. The frame has bevelled edges. There is a trace of incised decoration on the frame. The pin is missing. It is 48.28mm long, 21.14mm wide, 2.74mm thick and weighs 5.19 grams.
Created on: Monday 31st January 2011
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: ESS-694975
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval cast copper alloy rectangular buckle with drilled frame for a seperate spindle, which is now missing. The frame is plain and undecorated. 22.78mm long, 14.82mm wide, 2.18mm thick and weighs 1.63 grams.
Created on: Monday 31st January 2011
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: ESS-777B00
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval cast copper alloy double loop buckle frame; only the outer edge of one loop survives; the frame is expanded and has a moulded flower design. The fragment is 12.41mm long, 23.20mm wide, 2.26mm thick and weighs 1.74 grams.
Created on: Thursday 3rd June 2010
Last updated: Friday 4th June 2010
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Record ID: ESS-77CE65
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval (1400-1600) incomplete cast copper alloy double loop oval buckle with expanded outer edge decorated with cast oblique lines. Only one loop and the narrowed strap bar survivies. The pin is missing. In its current condition, the buckle is 21.77mm long, 23.55mm wide, 2.15mm thick and weighs 2.4 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 10th March 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: ESS-699480
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval (1350-1550) cast copper alloy double loop oval buckle with narrowed strap bar. The buckle is plain and undecorated. The pin is missing. The buckle is 20.65mm long, 17.52mm wide, 2.38mm thick and weighs 1.7 grams..
Created on: Tuesday 9th March 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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