Record ID: PUBLIC-06CE75
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper-alloy double-looped buckle frame of late medieval date, now missing its pin. The frame is broadly circular with a central pin bar; the pin is now missing. The reverse is flat, while the front is decorated with moulded raised and sunken panels that alternate around the inner and outer edge of the frame. This creates an effect described by Margeson (1993, 28; no. 159), discussing a parallel, as 'castellated'. Diameter: 46.76mm; Thickness: 3.1mm; Weight: 17.06g Another example can be found illustrated in Whitehead (1996, 46; no. 269) which he dates to the 15th century…
Created on: Friday 15th July 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 28th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as ' Trevenner', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-062FA5
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rimless 14th to 15th century copper-alloy cast thimble with hand punched indentations. It is 2mm thick tapering to 1mm at the open end.
Created on: Friday 15th July 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ayot St Lawrence', grid reference and parish protected.