Record ID: LIN-FA3975
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Saxon copper alloy stirrup strap mount of Williams' Class A, Type 10. The mount is pear-shaped or teardrop-shaped and has an integral loop at the top. The front of the mount is worn, but traces of an interlaced animal (possibly seen from above) are visible. The head is probably set so that the snout extends towards the apex, but much of the detail is unclear. The base of the mount extends slightly at both edges; the area between the edges undulates according to two moulded strands, perhaps representing foliage or parts of the animals body. The rearward ledge on the reverse is m…
Created on: Friday 5th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 19th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Spilsby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-F9F882
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Saxon copper alloy stirrup strap mount of Williams' Class A, Type 12. The mount is diamond shaped and decorated with a central diagonal corss giving four recesses or apertures. A moulded pellet or boss is located in the centre, and at the left and right side angles of the frame. A pair are seen towards the top of the frame, and a pair are also seen near the base. An integral loop is located at the top. A flat ledge extends rearwards from the base. Iron corrosion is visible on the interior of the ledge. The mount has a typical late Saxon reddish patina.
Created on: Friday 5th January 2018
Last updated: Sunday 15th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Spilsby', grid reference and parish protected.