Record ID: SF-901EC2
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy sword belt decorative plate of Post-Medieval date. It is a flattened D-shape in section with a flat back face. There is a central triangular plate with a trilobite terminal at one end and two smaller projecting lobes at the other from which extend an integrally cast hook. The hook is U-shaped in form, circular in section and bends forwards into a globular terminal. There is a pair of circular rivet holes, still containing the corroded remains of separate iron rivets. The front face is decorated with foliate decoration. The back face is flat and undecorated …
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 18th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lidgate', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-8FA255
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete strap fitting of Post-Medieval date. It is missing one terminal due to old breaks, now worn. The main body is convex and oval in shape with a central circular rivet hole towards the base. At the top there is a transverse ridge connecting to a circular attachment end, with a central circular rivet hole and a projecting circular knop. At the bottom there is a double transverse ridge before terminating in old breaks. This strap fitting measures 35.22mm in length, 14.42mm in width, 4.38mm in thickness, 4.31g in weight. There is a similar example recorded on the PAS …
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 18th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Risby', grid reference and parish protected.