Record ID: PUBLIC-64689C
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy double looped buckle c.1350-1650. With just over half of the buckle remaining (29.2mm length and 27.5mm wide) the frame is shallow D-shaped in cross section being rounded on the top and flat on the reverse and waisted adjacent to the narrowed strap bar that has rust traces, indicating an iron pin. The remaining loop is also D-shaped and has a pin notch on the front edge probably more due to wear than design. Thickness 2.3mm and weight 4.2g.
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Sunday 18th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Worth', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-635581
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Medieval sub-rectangular single loop buckle frame. Lateral grooves on expanded outside loop, Extended and narrowed strap bar. Missing pin. Similar to Whitehead, R. Buckles 1250-1800. No.135. Circa AD1350-1400 Length; 17mm, width; 16mm. thickness; 3.9mm. Weight: 2.34g.
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 15th November 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-607909
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy buckle of Post-Medieval date, circa AD 1550 - 1650. The buckle is a double looped oval with moulded decoration. Just over half of the buckle has been lost to worn breaks. Trilobed, trefoil mouldings are present to the surviving loop and bar terminal. The reverse is flat and undecorated and the pin no longer remains. The metal has a dark green patina and is worn. The buckle is 30.9mm long, 24.5mm wide, 3.3mm thick and weighs 5.3g. A similar example is illustrated in Whitehead, p.65, no.397 and is dated to circa AD 1550 - 1650. Ref: Whitehead, R. (199…
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Monday 26th November 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-605B2F
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy sword belt hanger buckle of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 -1630. The buckle is a double loop rectangle, though one end has been lost to worn breaks. An integral semi-circular suspension loop projects from one side, above the bar. The sides of the frame are angled and no decoration is present. The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The buckle is 38.3mm long, 34.7mm wide, 3.7mm thick and weighs 7.2g. A similar example is illustrated in Whitehead p.76, no.472 and is dated to circa AD 1500 - 1630. The suspension loop on the published example is at r…
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Monday 26th November 2018
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Record ID: NARC-5F7A34
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Buckle of Modern date (AD 1800-1900). The object is a sub-ovate single loop buckle with a distorted frame. The frame is D shaped in section with no decoration. The pin is composed of a folded circular sectioned wire, the tip of which is missing due to an old break. The metal has a dark green pitted patina Length: 51.42mm, Width: 36.70mm, Thickness: 4.89mm, Weight: 17.1g.
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 14th November 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-5E26FB
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy buckle of medieval date, c.AD 1350 -1450. The buckle is a single looped D-shape with a lipped frame and a narrowed and recessed strap bar. The lip is notched for the pin. The pin no longer remains. The metal has a dark brown/green patina and is worn. The buckle is 15.1mm long, 15.1mm wide, 2.8mm thick and weighs 0.9g. Similar examples are illustrated in Whitehead p.20 and are dated to circa AD 1350 - 1450. Ref: Whitehead, R. (1996). Buckles 1250-1800. Chelmsford: Greenlight Publishing.
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 30th October 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-5DE3F5
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy buckle of medieval date, c.AD 1450 -1550. The buckle is a single looped D-shape with a narrowed and recessed strap bar. Lobed knops are present to either end of the bar and the outer loop of the frame is decorated with a series of transverse grooves resulting in a rope-work appearance. The pin no longer remains. The metal has a dark green patina and is worn. The buckle is 42.9mm long, 31.3mm wide, 2.9mm thick and weighs 6.3g. Similar examples are illustrated in Whitehead p.25 and are dated to circa AD 1450 - 1550. Ref: Whitehead, R. (1996). Buckles…
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 30th October 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-5DAEB5
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy buckle of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1720 - 1790. Only a loop chape remains. The chape is trapezoidal with two tubular hinges for the spindle and two internal spikes to the longer end. The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The chape is 46.6mm long, 31.8mm wide, 2.2mm thick and weighs 7.5g. A similar chape is illustrated in Whitehead, p.103, no.VIII. According to Whitehead, shoe buckles were fastened "further down the instep as they increased in size after 1720" resulting in more stable means of attachment such as the loop chape with forked tongue…
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 30th October 2018
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