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Record ID: HESH-36EB44
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but abraded and corroded cast copper alloy stirrup-strap mount of later early medieval date (1000 - 1100 AD). The stirrup strap mount is irregular in shape; being pentagonal in plan with a slight convex (domed) front and a concave rear face. The edges of the mount are slightly bevelled. In profile the mount is sub-rectangular (D Shaped) and curved due to design and movement in the ploughsoil. In cross section the mount is arched (C shaped). At the apex of the mount is positioned a central broken cast hole which shows evidence of wear. It has a diameter of 4.0mm.
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Created on: Wednesday 31st March 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 4th February 2015
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