Record ID: SF-8E2677
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete fleur-de-lis shaped harness suspension mount of Medieval date. It is D-shaped in section with a flat back face. There is a pair of opposing circular rivet holes, one still containing a separate copper-alloy rivet with a flattened round head. The front face of the fleur is defined by two diagonal grooves. At the base of the mount the fleur expands into a transverse rectangular collar with a pair of V-shaped notches in the centre. At the base of the collar is a double pierced lug. There are traces of gilding on the front face. The back face is undecorated. This harn…
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 20th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lidgate', grid reference and parish protected.