Record ID: PUBLIC-C77004
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast Copper alloy, post Medieval mount. (circa AD 1500 - AD 1600.) The object consists of a domed plate with two attachment spikes to the rear. The spikes are turned over indicative of it once being attached to fabric or leather. The front face exhibits a simple fleur-de-lys design; at the top there are three lobes, divided by an incised chevron. Below this a waist-like reduction terminated with a squared off base. The mount was tinned and much of it still remains. Overall condition is good. Length: 17.40mm, Width: 10.73mm, Thickness (plate): 2.11mm, Weight: 1.62gms. For a…
Created on: Monday 28th May 2018
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-BC58BB
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete asymmetric, cast Copper-alloy Medieval bar mount, dating to the 14th century AD. The mount is formed of a central plump, sub-oval body from which two sub-rectangular terminal lobes extend. The terminal lobes are drilled and countersunk below to accommodate rivets with the remains in-situ and would have attached the mount to a strap. The terminal lobes are of differing lengths. All three lobes are hemispherical in section, the central lobe is concave on the underside. The upper surface of the central lobe is decorated with four incised lines. This artefact has a dark brown-g…
Created on: Monday 28th May 2018
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-BB472E
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-Medieval Copper alloy mount formed of a flat asymmetrical central body with integral attachment spikes in the closed position. Probably designed for attaching to leather. It has a sub-rectangular terminal at each end with a decorative transverse groove. There are sub-circular cut-outs at both ends of each groove on one terminal and one cut out on the other. It exhibits a central sub-rectangular element that is divided on the opposing sides by two semi-circular cut outs, . One projecting end of this element has two indents similar to those on the terminals. The object is in good c…
Created on: Monday 28th May 2018
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.