Record ID: SF-A23C40
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy swivel strap fitting of Medieval date. Only one loop survives, the remainder is missing due to old breaks, now worn. The loop is D-shaped in form and section, tapering at both sides in stylised zoomorphic terminals. These are in the form of animal heads with crescent shaped ears, prominent and projecting triangular brows with transverse grooves, and elongated snouts. The snouts grasp the attachment end, which is oval in form with a circular aperture that would have originally enabled the loop to swivel. This strap fitting measures 21.33mm in lengt…
Created on: Friday 25th April 2014
Last updated: Thursday 30th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barking', grid reference and parish protected.