Record ID: PUBLIC-9F4C57
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy D shaped single loop buckle frame of probable Medieval date. The frame is sub-oval in cross section and has a bevelled inner edge. The frame exhibits file marks throughout. The overall condition is very good with an even dark green patina. It measures 16.71 mm in length, width is 22.71 mm and the frame is 2.60mm thick. The object weighs 1.79 grammes. Ross Whitehead 'Buckles 1250-1800' has a similar buckle frame on Page 18, No 40. The buckle frame dates from 1250-1450.
Created on: Tuesday 24th June 2014
Last updated: Monday 9th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-99DCAE
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval cast copper-alloy double loop vesica-shaped buckle and a fragment of pin, c. AD 1550-1650. The buckle frame is vesica shaped with cusped outside edges created from moulded pellets; there are slight protrusions at either end of the strap bar which have sub-oval holes punched into them. The outer edge of both loops is sub-lozenge-shaped in plan and is also punched with a lozenge-shaped hole; all of the holes have created bevelled inner edges from the front face. The pin is composed of copper-alloy and only the portion wrapped around the narrowed strap bar is intact. T…
Created on: Tuesday 24th June 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 24th June 2014
Spatial data recorded.