Record ID: YORYM-026BE2
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy dress hook of post-medieval date. The dress hook is of Reads Class E, Type 8 being figurative in plan. The main plate is a convex, hollow domed boss bearing a human facing mask with a projecting ridged collar beneath the chin. The worn remains of an attachment loop project from the top of the head and the hook is missing. All breaks are old and worn. The metal has a shiny brownish-green patina and is worn. The dress hook is 17.3mm long, 10.5mm wide, 3.8mm thick and weighs 1.6g. A similar example is illustrated in Read, p.114, no.459 and is dated to th…
Created on: Tuesday 17th June 2014
Last updated: Thursday 8th October 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-00B509
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
An early medieval silver sharp hooked tag with two attachment holes dating to AD 600-1200. The tag is Class A, Type 2 and is complete and finely made. The tag is sub-circular in shape with two curving sections at the top with a hole in each. At the bottom, the tag narrows to form a short straight section which then curls sharply under to form a small hook with a sharp point. The back of the tag is undecorated but has scratch marks. The front of the tag has an incised geometric circular design. In the centre, is a lozengiform shape with concave sides. In the centre of each concave side…
Created on: Tuesday 17th June 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'The Deverills', grid reference and parish protected.