Record ID: BH-481033
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy stirrup strap mount dating to the eleventh century AD. The mount is of Williams' Class A Type 1 type being flat and sub-triangular in plan with a perforated loop at the apex and a right-angled flange at the base. The flange possesses a central circular perforation which is filled with iron corrosion products. The upper surface possesses integrally-cast decoration in the form of two opposing entwined beasts. The strap mount measures 45mm in length, a maximum of 31mm in width and 8mm in thickness.
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 10th December 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-458088
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy possibly Early Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) strap end. It is sub-triangular with a rounded attachment end and tapering terminal end. At the attachment end there are two lateral notches on each face. It has a deep slot to house the strap, which was secured with a surviving iron rivet through the centre of the attachment of the object. The front face of the terminal has a knop decorated with a possible animal head (dog) marked by a groove above it. late 5th-7h century AD in date. Length: 26.14 mm Width: 11.85 mm Overall thickness: 7.03 mm Weight: 4.22 g
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2018
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eyke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-42F48D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early Medieval (c. 500 to 600 AD) incomplete long brooch, cruciform type; the copper alloy brooch is incomplete with only a fragment of the headplate and a portion of the bow remaining. The brooch has been cast, in copper alloy. The head plate is sub-square with the left-hand edge being broken, but not too recently. The upper edge has an integral, elongated triangular projection which has a rounded tip. The right-hand edge has a small broken section where presumably a projection is now missing. The head plate is decorated on the outer face with a central trapezoidal, undecorated pa…
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2018
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2018
Spatial data recorded.