Record ID: SF-E34143
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: an incomplete silver gilt strap end of later Medieval date. Manufactured in three separate pieces (front, sides, back) which have then been soldered together, it demonstrates a sub-rectangular main body of 'box chape' form, with tapering sides that curve inwards to form a rounded base. From the underside of this, a prominent circular-sectioned collared knop projects. The upper edge of the strap end on both sides of the object is decoratively scalloped/crenellated with hemispherical cut-out sections, while on its front is the engraved design of a five-petalled flower withi…
Created on: Wednesday 11th April 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gisleham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-0C85E2
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A fragment of an Anglo-Saxon silver strap-end of Gabor Thomas Class A (Thomas 2003, 2) consisting of the zoomorphic terminal only. The fragment tapers from the broken edge to a rounded point. The upper incomplete edge has the lower part of what appears to be an openwork design, consisting of two symmetrical V-shaped notches with part of a central small rounded hole, resembling a rivet hole, between. The breaks appear worn. Below is an unusually elaborate animal-head terminal with engraved decoration leaving the features in relief. The usual oval ears with central inver…
Created on: Monday 13th May 2013
Last updated: Saturday 22nd February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Frostenden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-BE9A25
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Case 2010 T755: Early Medieval silver strap-end Date of Discovery: 26th September 2010 Circumstances of discovery: Whilst searching with a metal detector at a rally. Date: Early Medieval (mid 9th to 10th century) Description: Gilded silver strap-end with Carolingian-style relief decoration and niello embellishments. The strap-end is U-shaped or tongue-shaped, with straight sides and attachment end, and a curved terminal end. The front is convex and the reverse is concave. The front is decorated with a symmetrical design in high relief, surrounded by a narrow, fla…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd November 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 26th February 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-1E8422
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: An incomplete silver strap end, one half of the attachment edge is missing due to an old break. It is rectangular in shape and the attachment end is solid but thinner than the rest of the strap end, it is flush with the back face. This attachment end has two and a half surviving circular rivet holes and is likely to have had four originally. There is a silver rivet in situ within one of the complete rivet holes. The front of the strap end is decorated with a stylised plant-like device. This has a central stem projecting downwards from the attachment end, which terminate…
Created on: Wednesday 9th May 2007
Last updated: Friday 17th October 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Suffolk', grid reference and parish protected.