Record ID: LEIC-F1C6D4
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early medieval copper alloy stirrup terminal (Anglo-Scandinavian 1000-1100) Length: 25 mm, width: 12 mm, thickness: 12 mm, weight: 11.89 g. The object is rectangular in form and triangular in cross section. It has a rectangular hollow on its lower side which contains traces of lead solder (used to apply to the stirrup). The object is in the form of a beast with a projecting snout and large flared nostrils. When viewed from above its 'nose' is pointing outwards and its snout has a large incised chevron filling it. Behind that is a prominent bulging rounded brow line, though no …
Created on: Tuesday 24th April 2018
Last updated: Monday 15th January 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-F1B542
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early medieval copper alloy strap fitting, probably a harness link (Anglo-Scandinavian, 1000-1100), Length: 47 mm, width: 31 mm, thickness: 4 mm, weight: 18.45 g. The object is sub rectangular in form and rectangular in cross section. It consists of a plate in the form of the front half of an animal looking left (horse?) This has a rounded head with a long snout and probable mane formed of two further slightly rounded projections down the back of its neck, with linear incisions running towards the centre of the neck. The face is depicted with a circular incised eye behind a curved a l…
Created on: Tuesday 24th April 2018
Last updated: Monday 15th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.