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Record ID: SF-2A8EF5
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper alloy fragment probably from a belt fitting or strap-fastener. It is part of a sheet metal fitting and is trapezoidal in shape, being 29.01mm in width and 0.85mm in thickness. Four rivet holes formed from a ring and dot stamp decorate both true edges, and the object has been broken off in antiquity to a length of 26.66mm. It weighs 3.85g. The punched decoration was applied to the upper surface, and traces of letters can also be determined, with 'ho' and 'A1' (or 'Al') just being legible. The style suggests a 17th-18th century date.
Created on: Monday 22nd February 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Oakley', grid reference and parish protected.