Record ID: HESH-6B9DB6
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy fragment of a strap fitting of probable later medieval or post-medieval date (1350-1700). The strap fitting is lozenge (diamond shaped) in plan. The upper face is domed (convex) in profile and D shaped in cross-section; the edges are bevelled. There is no evidence of cast or incised decoration on either the front or reverse of the fitting; however, this may be due to heavy corrosion. The reverse face of the fitting is concave with a single cast sub-rectangular projection (hook) which is folded back onto the reverse surface. The hook would have passed through the stra…
Created on: Monday 1st August 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 20th March 2018
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Record ID: SWYOR-6B3776
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy strap fitting of probable Post Medieval date (c1550-c1700 AD. The plate is broadly sub rectangular in plan with expanded rounded terminals. In cross section it is rectangular, and the edges are slightly facetted/ bevelled. On the upper edge of one end is a pointed knop. The knop at the lower end is slightly rounded and may be broken. The front face is decorated with a cast and incised design consisting of debased foliate C shaped scrolls forming an interlaced design (possibly a heart each with a fleur-de-lis within) at the mid point. The reverse is flat…
Created on: Monday 1st August 2011
Last updated: Sunday 24th January 2021
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Record ID: SWYOR-68CA13
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy sub rectangular strap plate (probably dating from the 14th Century AD). The design comprises a series of punched dots, creating crude circles and crescents and the method employed has resulted in a mild raised impression on the reverse. There is a single rivet hole at one end, located in the middle of the circle design. A corner next to the open rivet hole has been bent forward. The surviving rivet is located a the opposite end. It is flush with the decorated surface and a small portion extends on the reverse but has been broken off. The fitting has a green and ora…
Created on: Monday 1st August 2011
Last updated: Sunday 24th January 2021
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