Record ID: YORYM-F4C410
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy mount of probable Early-Medieval date, c.AD 800 - 900. The mount is rectangular with a worn break to one end and an integral circular sectioned shaft projecting to one end of the reverse. The upper surface is decorated with a worn Trewhiddle style beast set within a thick raised border. The body of the beast faces right and is formed of double raised ridges. The head of the beast faces forward and is sub-ovate in shape. Gilding is retained within some of the recessed areas of the decoration. The metal has a dark green patina and is worn. The mount i…
Created on: Friday 6th July 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 31st July 2018
Spatial data recorded.