Record ID: LIN-4D8688
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy medieval (AD c.1250-c.1450) strap clasp, missing most of its plate and most of its rotating end. Overall, the strap clasp measures 15.6mm long, 9.4mm wide and 4.3mm thick. It weighs 1.22g. The frame is rectangular in plan and rectangular in section. The strap bar is integral to the frame but the bar for the rotating end is separate. The plate is missing except for a small section that is bent around the strap bar. The rotating end is also incomplete.
Created on: Friday 8th August 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 12th August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Lindsey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-4B991B
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Georgian military neck-stock clasp. The profile of the attachment end is in the shape of a crown with four large and equally spaced rivets across its width. Front face has an engraved beaded border around the upper edge of the crown with annulet features located internally. The centre third of the terminal end has the remnants of the clasp return. In register with the width of the clasp the front face has an axial engraved feature comprising of fine transverse parallel lines leading to an apex shaped cap. The nature of the engraving suggests a later Post Medieval date. Ne…
Created on: Friday 8th August 2014
Last updated: Monday 2nd October 2017
Spatial data recorded.