Record ID: HESH-DE547F
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy, single loop buckle cast with an integral plate, dating from the medieval period c. AD 1250 - 1400. Only the plate remains as the frame of the buckle is lost due to old damage. In form the buckle is very small and would originally have had an oval frame. The plate is broadly rectangular in plan and D shaped in cross ection. It is decorated with a series of three bosses seperated by double transverse ribs. Two of these bosses are pierece by iron headed rivets that would have attached the plate to the leather strap. There is no evidence of gilding, athoug…
Created on: Thursday 1st July 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 7th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gower', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-75D223
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sheet metal buckle plate and associated buckle pin of medieval date (1250-1400). The buckle frame is broken and lost. The strap plate is formed from a rectangular sheet of copper alloy which is folded around the bar, it has a circular hole cut from the centre to allow the pin to fit. The pin is present and formed from a length of copper alloy wire. The upper and lower faces of the plate are not decorated although it is possible that they were originally tinned. Fore evenly spaced rivet holes are present and this would have fixed the plate to a leather belt. The plate has a mid brown…
Created on: Tuesday 21st July 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 14th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hemington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-5C72CC
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy drilled buckle of later post med date 1600-1800. The frame is a rectangular shape in plan and slightly bowed in cross section. The mid-point of the frame is drilled to hold an iron axis bar and a cast copper alloy chape and pin. The frame is undecorated and is a mid green grey colour well formed surface patina. It measures: 20.2mm, length, 15.8mm width 3.4mm thick. and weighs 2.04 grams
Created on: Monday 20th July 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 14th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hemington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-5C3FCA
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy single looped buckle of medieval date (1250-1400). The frame of the buckle is broadly D shaped in plan and sub-rectangular in cross section. The buckle frame is complete at one edge it has a recessed and off-set strap bar which has a square shaped cross section. The pin is lost but would have attached by one end being bent around the bar; the decoration on the opposite edge acts as a pin rest. The frame of the buckle is regular in plan with the opposite edge to the strap bar being thickened in width but not height - forming a flat bar which is decorated with a seri…
Created on: Monday 20th July 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 14th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hemington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-5C20EB
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy double looped buckle of probable later medieval or post-medieval date (1350-1650). The buckle frame is complete being broadly oval (figure of eight) in plan with a slight central bar. The pin is lost but would have been formed from a length of iron sheet that was attached to the central bar by the end being folded to form an irregular 'wrap around' loop. A corroded iron stain is present on the axis bar. There is no evidence on the frame of a pin rest or incised or applied decoration. The reverse of the buckle is also plain and flat . The buckle is a mid gr…
Created on: Monday 20th July 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 14th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hemington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-DBBC09
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy double looped buckle of probable later medieval or post-medieval date (1350-1650). The buckle frame is complete being broadly oval (figure of eight) in plan with a slight central bar. The pin is lost but would have been formed from a length of iron sheet that was attached to the central bar by the end being folded to form an irregular 'wrap around' loop. The central bar and the opposing inner edge of one loop are heavily stained with an iron cocreation - probably the remains of the pin. There is no evidence on the frame of a pin reset or incised or applied…
Created on: Thursday 2nd July 2020
Last updated: Friday 16th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingscote', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-81D00A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy double looped (spectacle) buckle of post-medieval date (1500-1650). The frame of the buckle is sub-rectangular (rectangular with angled short edges) in plan. A slight central bar divides the frame and a copper alloy sheet metal pin is folded around. In the centre of the buckle frame, either side of the axis bar, are two small semi-circular cast knops. The angled short edges are also thickened at thir mid-points with a stylised roundal which may have acted as a pin rest. The buckle is a light - mid green colour with a broken and uneven patina that covers all surfac…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd June 2020
Last updated: Thursday 4th June 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Felton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-DE813B
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy spectacled or double looped buckle frame of Post medieval date. The frame is complete and a small section of the corroded iron pin remains to the integrally cast internal strap bar. The buckle frame is formed from two D-shaped loops with rounded expanded outer edges, flanked by double pointed mouldings. The upper surface of these expanded edges has moulded decoration. The reverse of the frame is flat. The strap bar is narrow, straight and trapezoidal in cross section with a flat reverse. A lobed knob projects from either end of the strap bar. There are …
Created on: Wednesday 8th April 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 8th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Oswestry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-B84DC2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy single looped buckle of probable early post medieval date (1500-1650). The buckle frame is an irregular pentangle / pentangular in plan and D shaped in cross section. The frame has an integrally cast slight central bar to which a pin is fixed. The pin is cast and the end is rolled around the bar to fix it. The opposing edge is angled with a slight notched / recessed pin rest at the apex. There is no decoration on the exterior frame. The buckle is a mid brownish green colour with an abraded polished surface patina Movement in the ploughsoil has resulted in the buckle …
Created on: Thursday 19th December 2019
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-B76B63
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy single looped buckle with associated sheet metal buckle plate of medieval date (1250-1400). The frame of the buckle is broadly D shaped in plan and sub-rectangular in cross section. The buckle frame is complete at one edge is a recessed and off-set strap bar which has a square shaped cross section. Around this strap bar a small sub rectangular sheet metal pin is attached by one end being bent around the bar; the decoration on the opposite edge acts as a pin rest. The pin tapers to a broken point. The frame is regular in plan with the opposite edge to the strap bar be…
Created on: Thursday 19th December 2019
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newport', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-E195C8
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy buckle of post-medieval date (1660-1720). The frame of the buckle is sub-rectangular (rectangular with rounded corners) in plan with two central drilled holes to which an iron axis bar would have fixed. The pin and strap fittings are lost. In profile the frame is bowed. In the centre of the buckle frame, either side of the axis bar, are a series of high relief cast scrolls which conjoin with a series of reel like balusters at either end. The buckle is mid brown grey colour with an even but abraded patina that covers all surfaces. Similar examples to this buckle can…
Created on: Friday 27th September 2019
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pixley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-51F8C6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy asymmetrical double looped buckle of probable post medieval date (1575-1700). The buckle frame is sub-rectangular with a slight off-set central bar to which a pin would have been attached. This bar is positioned to sub-divide the frame irregularly. The pin is missing. There is no evidence for a recessed pin rest on frame Theer is no evidence of decoration or applied white metal coating / tinning. Movement in the ploughsoil has resulted in the buckle becoming asymmetrical, and slightly bowed in profile. Similar examples to this buckle can be seen in Ross Whitehead's book…
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 14th May 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-B87487
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy double looped buckle of probable later medieval or post-medieval date (1350-1650). The buckle frame is complete being broadly oval (figure of eight) in plan with a slight central bar. The pin is lost but would have been formed from a length of copper alloy sheet that was attached to the central bar by the end being folded to form an irregular 'wrap around' loop. There is no evidence on the frame of a pin reset or incised or applied decoration. The buckle has a slight purple hue and this maybe from an applied tin / white metal surface. The reverse of the bu…
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2018
Last updated: Monday 18th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Preston upon Weald Moors', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A797F6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy double looped (spectacle) buckle of post-medieval date (1600-1720). The frame of the buckle is sub-rectangular (rectangular with rounded corners) in plan with a central bar to which the pin would have fitted. The pin is missing and lost. At either end of the buckle frame are wedge shaped (triangular) cast projections. Whist the upper surface is decorated with gilded drilled annulets and incised lines. The reverse of the buckle is plain and undecorated. The buckle is a brownish green colour with a slightly abraded patina that covers all surfaces. TMovement …
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 10th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Albrighton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A786FB
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy double looped buckle with openwork frame of probable post-medieval date (1550-1650). Only one of the two loops survive; originally in plan the buckle was broadly sub-rectangular with a slight central bar to which a pin would have been attached. The pin is lost; there is no evidence for a recessed pin rest on the frame. The frame of the buckle is decorated with projecting triangular plates on the short edges; the extant example has a trefoil shaped knop on its external edge and a series of either cast or incised / drilled holes creating a heart shape. Th…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 10th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Albrighton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A741C6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete cast copper alloy double looped buckle woth openwork frame of probable post-medieval date (1550-1650). In plan the buckle is broadly sub-rectangular with a slight central bar to which a pin would have been attached. The pin is present and formed from a triangular length of copper alloy sheet folded around centra bar; there is no evidence for a recessed pin rest on the frame. The frame of the buckle is decorated with projecting oval plates on the short edges which have cast holes arranged in a cross shaped design. One of these holes is incomplete being choken with mis-cast (un…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 10th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Codsall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A6EAC7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a cast copper alloy single looped buckle of medieval date (1250-1400). The frame of the buckle is incomplete; the fragment comprises just the external edge of the D shaped buckle which is sub-triangular in shape and rectangular in section. The upper surface has the remains of a cast transverse groove which would have acted as a pin rest; radiating from this are incised decorative lines. The reverse of the buckle frame is undecorated. The fragment is a mid grey green colour and it is possible that it once was gilded. The broken edges present on the frame have been worn …
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Monday 5th August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Wenlock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A6D0AA
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy single looped buckle with associated sheet metal buckle plate of medieval date (1250-1400). The frame of the buckle is broadly D shaped in plan and sub-rectangular in cross section. The buckle frame is complete at one edge it has a recessed and off-set strap bar which has a square shaped cross section. The pin is present and formed from a length of iron sheet / wire being attached by one end being bent around the bar; the opposite edge has a recessed pin rest (although the whole area is encased in iron corrosion from the pin. There is no evidence of applied or inci…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Monday 18th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shipton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A6ABFD
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragment from a cast copper alloy double looped (spectacle) buckle of post-medieval date (1550-1650). The fragment comprises oone quarter of one of the loops - originally the frame of the buckle is sub-rectangular (rectangular with angled corners) in plan with a central bar to which the pin (not present) would have fitted - the extant fragment comprises one section of teh long edge and part of the slight central bar. In the centre of the buckle frame, either side of the axis bar, are two small semi-circular cast knops, decorated with radiating lines (forming a scallop or…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shipton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A694D8
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy double looped (spectacle) buckle of post-medieval date (1600-1720). The frame of the buckle is sub-rectangular (rectangular with rounded corners) in plan with a central bar to which the pin would have fitted. The pin is missing and lost. At either end of the buckle frame are wedge shaped (triangular) cast projections. Whist the upper surface is decorated with gilded drilled annulets and incised lines. The reverse of the buckle is plain and undecorated. The buckle is a brownish green colour with a slightly abraded patina that covers all surfaces. TMovement …
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 10th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shipton', grid reference and parish protected.