Record ID: LEIC-023B8E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy buckle frame. It is sub-oval in shape with two straight sides and two shorter curved sides. Extending from either corner of the straight outer side are two large sub-circular knops. The strap bar is narrowed and recessed. The two large knops are probably exaggerated versions of those seen on buckles 544-548 from Meols (Griffiths et al. 2007, 90). These belong to Meols Type 10 and are dated to the late 14th century (ibid.). Length: 20.0mm, width: 17.0mm, thickness: 2.6mm, weight: 1.81g
Created on: Tuesday 17th June 2014
Last updated: Thursday 19th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Melton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-0236D6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy buckle frame. It is sub-oval in shape with two straight sides and two curved shorter sides. The outer straight edge is decorated with two protruding outer knops and two knops in between. The strap bar is narrowed and recessed. It belongs to Meols Type 8, which is suggested to be of late 13th to 14th century date (Griffiths et al. 2007, 90). Length: 22.0mm, width: 19.0mm, thickness: 3.0mm, weight: 2.72g
Created on: Tuesday 17th June 2014
Last updated: Monday 27th June 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Melton', grid reference and parish protected.