Record ID: KENT-8A81C5
Object type: STRAP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval (1500-1800) leather strap with 4 copper alloy circular mounts. Each mount (10.9mm dia.) has an integral rivet with separate roves, the flat rivet head can be seen on the other outer surface of the strap, projecting through a corresponding rove. The leather is dark brown and hard. One end of the leather is cut and shaped, diagonal 5.13mm cuts from the outer edges to a 13.98mm horizontal terminal cut, while the other end terminates in an historic break; therefore the original length of the strap and its terminals is unknown. The strap measures 337mm long, 30.07mm w…
Created on: Tuesday 4th November 2014
Last updated: Friday 30th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Millwall', grid reference and parish protected.