Record ID: SWYOR-15A288
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy probable strap end of Early Medieval date, about AD 750 - 950. It is probably of Thomas Class A, uncertain subtype. It is incomplete, both ends having broken off, but the central part has convex sides which are scalloped. There is a central rectangular panel which appears to be decorated with an inscription or maybe just two letters: a Roman N [retrograde] and a curved letter which is incomplete. The letters are formed from many tiny dots or circular punches and appear to have serifs. An iron rivet perforates the plate near the narrower end. The narrow end appears to ha…
Created on: Sunday 8th July 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 18th July 2018
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