Record ID: BH-3C2FA7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron buckle of Medieval date. The frame is rectangular, with bevelled edges and a flat underside. The single plate is integrally cast, rectangular in plan and has a forward-facing hook at the non-frame end. At the centre of the frame end, there is a circular aperture, by which the now missing pin would have been attached. The inner edge of this aperture is damaged. There is no obvious means of attachment, although any rivet hole would probably be obscured by the iron corrosion that covers the surface of the plate. The object measures 36.8mm long, 24.2mm wide and 10.5mm deep (i…
Created on: Tuesday 21st February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 21st January 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rushton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NCL-748C06
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy double-looped buck of 17th-18th century date. The outer frames are D-shaped with a cast integral crossbar, slightly offset from the frame. The outer frames are shallowly convex in section. The pin is missing.
Created on: Wednesday 7th March 2012
Last updated: Thursday 15th March 2012
Spatial data recorded.