Record ID: KENT-51E7A2
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Medway
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early-medieval cast copper-alloy strap-end (Thomas Class A, Type 2) of sub-rectangular form which tapers towards the tip. The strap-end made from a solid piece of copper alloy with a split terminal at the attachment end. Both sides of the split have two perforations, both od which are now broken. The upper surface of the strap-end is decorated with geometric patterns, now worn. Below is a zoomorphic terminal: two deep linear incisions above the terminal depict ears. Below the end is moulded to form an animal's head, with a narrowing to form the snout. The reverse has no dec…
Created on: Friday 10th February 2012
Last updated: Friday 10th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cliffe', grid reference and parish protected.