Record ID: PUBLIC-6BEFC0
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy double-loop buckle frame from the post-Medieval period, Circa 1550-1650 . The frame has two roughly D-shaped sides with pointed pin rests, separated from one another by a central axis bar. This bar has an oval cross section, whereas the rest of the frame has flat upper surfaces that slope downwards and outwards. The pin is missing. The frame has a patchy green patina with the remains of black coating. Length of frame: 50.28 mm. Width: 21.30 mm. Thickness: 2.41 mm. Weight: 6.376 grams. Reference: Ross. Whitehead, Buckles,1250-1800. Page 62.
Created on: Tuesday 21st October 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 5th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-65EDC6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval copper alloy D-shaped buckle frame, likely (c. 1250-1500). The buckle consists of a a D-shaped frame, the inner edge of the rounded side of the frame has been expanded and has a shallow pin rest; the pin is missing. Both faces of the frame are undecorated and the reverse is largely flat with a bevelled inner edge. It measures 20.3 mm long, 17.0 mm wide, 2.6 mm thick and weighs 1.7 g. This buckle has been dated based on comparable examples from Read (1996) p.18.
Created on: Tuesday 21st October 2014
Last updated: Thursday 6th November 2014
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Record ID: SUR-65BD27
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy object, possibly the outer part of a buckle frame, perhaps of 12th century date. The object is now bent double and has a narrow bar extending below a short rounded projection. On one face are traces of scrolling decoration (of uncertain manufacture) which merge into leaf-like forms.
Created on: Tuesday 21st October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd March 2017
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Record ID: LON-65BA7E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper alloy buckle, dating AD 1330-1400. The buckle has an oval frame with forked projections on one side that acted as dividers in between two plates. All that remains of this item is a single fork from the dividers and part of the oval frame. There is a lip on the frame where the pin would have rested. Moulding between the frame and the divider arm indicate a decorated panel would have separated the frame from the plates. It appears that the frame has been bent outwards as the lip does not align with the centre of the dividers, where the pin would have been a…
Created on: Tuesday 21st October 2014
Last updated: Monday 27th October 2014
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Record ID: KENT-6584F6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval copper alloy D-shaped buckle (c. 1250-1500.) The frame is sub-oval and the inner edge of the loop has been expanded. The strap bar is narrowed and recessed and is now slightly bent with a small rounded knop at either end of the strap bar. Both faces of the frame are undecorated, the reverse is flat and the pin is missing. It measures 16.3 mm long, 12.3 mm wide, 2.0 mm thick and weighs 1.1g. This buckle has been dated based on comparable examples from Read (1996) No.54.
Created on: Tuesday 21st October 2014
Last updated: Thursday 6th November 2014
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Record ID: KENT-65045C
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval copper alloy double-looped sub-annular buckle frame (c. 1650-1720). The frame is oval with a straight central recessed strap bar, creating two D-shaped loops. The frame is undecorated on both faces and the reverse is bevelled on the interior edge. There is iron corrosion products on the strap bar, indicating that this buckle once had an iron pin, which is now missing. It measures 29.6 mm long, 21.9 mm wide, 2.9 mm thick and weighs 4.9 g. This buckle has been dated based on comparable examples from Read (1996) No.278.
Created on: Tuesday 21st October 2014
Last updated: Thursday 6th November 2014
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Record ID: KENT-64C32D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval copper alloy asymmetrical buckle frame (c. 1575-1700). The frame consists of one D-shaped loop on one side of the strap bar, this loop has an an expanded inner edge, creating a rounded knop on the interior. The other side of the frame is sub-rectangular, with a trefoil-shaped outer edge. Both of the outer edges parallel with the strap bar have a moulded groove. The pin is missing. The reverse of the frame is undecorated and flat. It measures 21.7 mm long, 15.8 mm wide, 2.6 mm thick and weighs 2.2 g. This buckle has been dated based on comparable examples…
Created on: Tuesday 21st October 2014
Last updated: Thursday 6th November 2014
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Record ID: SF-60C98D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy D-shaped buckle frame with offset and narrowed bar of Meols Type 2 and plate of folded sheet type of Medieval date. It is missing part of the back plate due to old breaks, now worn. The frame is D-shaped in section with an expanded outer edge. The bar is narrowed and there are raised knops where it meets the frame sides. A very large copper-alloy pin is still present. It tapers to a point, has a large transverse collar and an open loop. On the front face of the pin are traces of gilding. The frame measures 20.76mm in length, 28.16mm in width, 2.69mm in th…
Created on: Tuesday 21st October 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 21st October 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Stow', grid reference and parish protected.