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Record ID: SF-43CE75
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy medieval copper-alloy strap slide, dating to the period c. 1150-1400. Trapezoidal (sub-rectangular) in shape with two internal projections which sit 7mm from the top of the strap slide. Length 15.54mm, width 23.3mm, thickness 2.61mm, weight 1.82g. Similar to Egan and Pritchard, Dress Accessories, page 233-234, no. 1262. The mount is complete apart from a large chip in one of the edges.
Created on: Tuesday 20th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Icklingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-30D57A
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper-alloy strap or belt fitting of Roman to Medieval date. The item is rectangular in shape with an recessed rectangle inside which there is a raised rectangular mound. There are tabs at either side of the mount though these are broken. There is a single copper-alloy rivet at the centre of the mount on the back, which is plain and undecorated. The patina is generally smooth and the colour is a dark grey/green.
Created on: Wednesday 7th November 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 4th March 2020
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Record ID: SF-076D8B
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy strap mount and pendant loop dating to the Medieval period, c 1250-1400. The bar mount is bent into a 'U' shape and riveted together at one edge, the latter being looped around a circular frame with an offset strap-bar. Preserved in fair condition with a dark green patina, the bar mount itself measures 11.35mm in length, the pendant loop 10.26mm in diameter by 1.48mm thick at its midpoint. It weighs 0.84g. A comparable example is recorded on the PAS database as SOM-724875. See also examples published in Egan and Pritchard (1991), especially nos. 1239-1241.
Created on: Monday 5th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 5th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hopton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-06F653
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast coppper-alloy pendant loop and accompanying hanging-mount dating to the Medieval period, c. 1250-1400. The pendant itself consists an oval frame with an offset strap-bar and a prominent front edge with a collared circular knop. Wrapped around the strap bar is a folded sheet-metal suspension mount secured in place by a separate circular-sectioned copper-alloy rivet with a prominently knopped spherical head. Preserved in fair condition with an uneven greenish patina, the frame itself measures 19.29mm in length, 11.87mm wide at its midpoint by 4.73mm thick at the projecti…
Created on: Monday 5th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 5th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mildenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-06DABB
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy strap loop dating to the Medieval period, c. 1250-1400. It is sub-trapezoidal in plan, consisting a rectangular-sectioned frame with a projecting rectangular 'tab' extending from its back edge. A small rectangular washer is jammed around the tip of the latter, held in place by corrosion products. Preserved in good condition with an even greenish patina, it measures 14.91mm in length, 11.66mm wide by 2.51mm thick at its midpoint, and weighs 1.25g. Strap loops were used during the medieval period as a method of holding down loose parts of straps. See Ega…
Created on: Monday 5th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 5th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mildenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-87F0C3
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman to Early Medieval propeller-shaped belt stiffener, dating to AD 350-450. It consists of an oval central part with two symmetrical sub-trapezoidal extensions. The outer edges of the plate are bevelled. Where the extensions meet the central part there are two circular lugs on each side; the lugs have on the outer edges two or three notches. The outside edge of each trapezoidal extension have two circular holes surrounded by a raised annulet. The outside corners are decorated with symmetrical notches.The front face of the oval central part is decorated with a central…
Created on: Tuesday 30th October 2018
Last updated: Friday 13th August 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fressingfield', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-1AE1CA
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy strap loop dating to the Medieval period, c. 1250-1400. It is rectangular in plan and section, a small circular-sectioned protrusion extending from its rear edge. Preserved in good condition with an even green patina, it measures 13.4mm long by 13.64mm wide and 2.26mm thick at the front edge of the frame. It weighs 0.63g. Strap loops were utilised during the medieval period for holding down loose parts of straps. C.f WAW-7459AB on the PAS database, which is identical.
Created on: Thursday 25th October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 25th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brockley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-DA5367
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Medieval two-piece swivel, probably part of a dog leash fitting, dating to AD 1100-1500. It is an oval loop frame with an oval cross-section; it flares at either end, terminating in a pair of inward-facing, devolved zoomorphic heads (possibly hare heads). Between the animal heads there is the swivel mechanism consisting of a hollow cylindrical element, which has two transverse slots on both faces. Inside the open cylinder is fitted a spigot, which is hold in position by a flattened circular top and two circumferential ridges spinning into the forementioned slot…
Created on: Monday 22nd October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 13th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barnham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-0A1BFD
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman to Early Medieval propeller-shaped belt stiffener, dating to AD 350-450. It consists of a central oval flat element, which has a sub-trapezoidal plate extending to either side. The front face has a longitudinal median rib, which is pierced at either end by two copper-alloy rivets. The long borders of the front face are decorated with a line of incised dots. The back face is flat and undecorated. See similar examples on PAS database: NMS-1537C3, PUBLIC-4E2332. Length: 26.32 mm Width: 18.21 mm Thickness: 3.18 mm Weight: 4.98 g
Created on: Friday 12th October 2018
Last updated: Friday 13th August 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lidgate', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-E2133D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Medieval shield shaped strap end, dating to the period c. AD 1350-1400. Notched on each side of the plate with a rounded inside edge, rivet on inside edge still present. The bar-mount has an arched section and single central rivet, also present. Both rivets have roves. There is also a small lozenge shaped mount with a single rivet hole attached to the rove of the bar-mount rivet. Similar to Egan and Pritchard, Dress Accessories, Page 157, no. 735 except with a rounded inner edge.
Created on: Wednesday 10th October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 12th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Icklingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-E86DB4
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy strap fitting or possible lorica segmentata tie-ring of Roman date, c. 43-250 AD. It is circular in plan and broadly rectangular in section, essentially being composed of a loop, from the base of which projects an integrally cast rectangular tab. Preserved in fair condition with an even greenish patina, it measures 15.82mm long, 13.71mm in diameter, and 2.9mm thick between the internal surface of the ring and outer face of the projecting pedestal element. It weighs 1.94g. For a number of parallels that may represent this object, see Chapman (2005) pla…
Created on: Tuesday 4th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 28th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hopton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-D532D9
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman strap fitting, dating to AD 43-410. It consists of an arched element, which has lost one of the two ends. The surviving end tapers towards a sideways protruding double leaf-shaped knobs. The central and concave part of the arched main body has a lozange-shaped cross-sectioned protrusion, which estends parallel to theforementioned lateral end arm (20.09 mm long), although it is shorter (12.68 mm long). This central element flares slightly and flattens in a circular disc at its end. The lower face of the main arched element has a semi-circular oval cross…
Created on: Monday 3rd September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 5th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pakenham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-51B3FC
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy strap fitting dating to the Medieval period, c. 1250-1400. The fitting takes the form of a plano-convex sectioned rectangular bar, from the top of which projects a tapering rearward-facing curved hook. The rectangular portion of the object (retaining some traces of gilding) demonstrates two integrally cast attachment lugs projecting spaced at its upper and lower edges, at the top of which is a prominent transverse moulding-dividing it from the hooked section of the object. Preserved in fair condition with a patchy brownish green patina, it measures 33.65mm…
Created on: Tuesday 28th August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 7th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Waldingfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-18E421
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy possible early Post Medieval strap fitting, dating to AD 1500-1600. It consists of a sub-rectangular plate which has a loop and a transverse bar protruding from the short edges. The oval loop is formed by folding forward a flat and recessed extension of the plate; the end of the extension slightly touches the front face of the plate. The oposite short edge has a similar recessed extension, which ends with an integral transverse circular cross-sectioned bar; the front of the bar is decorated with a sequence of oblique grooves and raised lines. The plate has a…
Created on: Monday 13th August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 5th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eyke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-09F366
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy strap fitting of swivel type from a Medieval date 1080 - 1450. Only one loop remains, the remainder is missing due to old breaks. The loop is D-shaped in form and tapers at both sides with zoomorphic terminals. These are in the form of animal heads with elongated snouts with a sharpe central ridge. Eyes are visible on one terminal, but worn on the other. The mouths of the zoomorphic beasts are open and appear to hold the middle part of the swivel, which is oval in form with an integral circular stud which would have originally been loosely attached…
Created on: Thursday 19th July 2018
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2019
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Record ID: SF-DF92C9
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy fragment of a possible Roman strap fitting, possibly a buckle or a strap mount, dating to AD 300-450. It is a curved part of a frame. The front face has a thicker inside edge where there are two ring-and-dot knops. The outside edge has a flattened and crescent-shaped rim, at the centre of which there are two attached ring-and-dot knops. The back face is slightly concave from the outside edge to the inside one. it might be part of a strap mount as in Chapman (2005, p. 128, no. Sr33) or the ouside edge of a military buckle. Length: 22.44 mm Width: 10.53 Thickn…
Created on: Thursday 5th July 2018
Last updated: Thursday 5th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lackford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-B63CBB
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy strap fitting dating to the late Iron Age or early Roman period, c. 100 BC-100 AD. It consists a plano-convex sectioned circular hoop that thickens at its base-where there is a vertical sub-rectangular slot. Projecting above this slot is a circular 'button' like projection, its sides decorated with moulded transverse collars and its upper surface demonstrating a small circular aperture at its midpoint that originally would have served to attach an enamel cell via means of a circular-sectioned rivet. Preserved in good condition with an overall dark green…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd July 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 20th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combs', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-FAD327
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete post-medieval sword belt hanger, half of an elaborate cast plate with extant flaring terminal with double-concave notch in end, curved swelling flanking notch at broken mid-point, decorated with worn counter-relief foliate decoration pierced by one surviving rivet-hole, and one surviving suspension-loop (containing loop from broken pendant leaf) projects from the lower edge. Traces of black lacquer on face. Extant length 29mm. Extant height at loop 29.5mm. Cf. NMS-975580 and a more elaborate version of broadly related form in Read (2001), fig.26, no.373. Late 16th-17th century.
Created on: Tuesday 12th June 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 12th June 2018
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Record ID: NMS-FF57EE
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy bar mount from a strap, both terminal lobes perforated, one containing a copper alloy rivet, hollow-backed central lobe with band of incised cross-hatching on face. Side damaged. Length 19mm. Width 10.5mm. See Egan and Pritchard 1991, fig.134, nos.1160-1. 14th century.
Created on: Thursday 31st May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 31st May 2018
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Record ID: SF-1B6917
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy element from a composite strap fitting dating to the Medieval period, c. 1300-1400. The object consists a trefoil-shaped pendant which originally would have hung from a bar mount (the latter now missing) demonstrating numerous filing marks on its upper surface. Preserved in good condition with an even green patina, it measures 14.89mm long, 16.21mm wide, and 2.51mm thick at its midpoint. It weighs 1.76g. A similar strap fitting complete with its accompanying bar mount has been recorded on the PAS database as WILT-F76464. See also examples published …
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 26th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blythburgh', grid reference and parish protected.