Record ID: IOW-39A88A
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and corroded Medieval cast copper-alloy harness mount (1200-1400). This pendant is cruciform (cross-shaped) in plan, convex at the front and flat at the rear. Each short arm terminates with a lobe. Integral with the upper lobe is a sub-rectangular suspension loop with a circular perforation. The suspension loop is turned through 90° to the plane of the pendant. At the centre of the cross, a circular hole has a diameter of 2.9mm. This pendant is corroded and in poor condition. It has small flecks of gilding at the front only. Height: 29.9mm; width: 22.7mm; thick…
Created on: Thursday 7th August 2014
Last updated: Thursday 7th August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-3953E9
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete enamelled copper-alloy heraldic horse-harness pendant of medieval date (14th century AD). The pendant is of the 'heater'-shaped shield type (a flat top, with sides that curve steeply to a point). The upper edge has an integrally cast suspension loop, which is set at right angles to the pendant. It is angled forwards, with an oval pierced loop (internal diameter 2.3 mm). The front of the pendant features moulded heraldic decoration. The design area has been split into two. The top third contains a probable lion passant (horizontal walking, with front right paw rais…
Created on: Thursday 7th August 2014
Last updated: Friday 2nd October 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-38A621
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gilt-copper-alloy horse harness pendant, dating from the Medieval period. A perforated right-angled loop surmounts the oval pendant, the upper surface of which has a zoomorphic design. The surrounding fields are recessed, creating the impression that the design is raised, whereas it is actually level with the rim. The bird-like creature stands to the right, but the neck curves backwards and the head faces the tail. The head is drop-shaped, with an incuse pellet eye and a grooved mouth. A rounded ear projects upwards from the junction of head and neck. The tip of the beak is locat…
Created on: Thursday 7th August 2014
Last updated: Monday 11th August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Hadham', grid reference and parish protected.