Record ID: YORYM-51CC81
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy mount of probable post-medieval to modern date, 1500-1800 AD. The front of the mount is convex and decorated with concentric circular patterns, including the outermost ridge there is a three step pattern up towards the centre of the object with a single incised circle around a protruding orbicular pellet which has been centrally perforated. The reverse is concave and undecorated, there is a central, rectangular, integrally cast shank with an old break. There are also some residual casting seams on the reverse either side of the shaft. There is a small…
Created on: Thursday 17th May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 7th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bempton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-4F03C3
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy mount of Medieval or Post-medieval date. It is a domed mount with a hollow back and two integrally cast rivets which are in place. One is bent. It is sub-oval in shape with a knop at one end and a transverse rib across the middle. It measures 32.27mm in length, 16.39mm in width, 1.77mm in thickness and weighs 5.24g.
Created on: Thursday 17th May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 17th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Akenham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-4E4E03
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy sexfoil mount of Medieval date. It is a domed circular mount with a hollow back and an integrally cast rivet on the reverse which is in place and bent. The front is divided into six evenly sized facets by incised grooves and is otherwise undecorated. It measures 18.63mm in diameter, 4.79mm in height and weighs 3.02g. It is similar to examples published from London (Egan and Pritchard, 1991, no 1021).
Created on: Thursday 17th May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 17th May 2012
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Record ID: SF-3BB7B1Z
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy mount of Medieval date. It is a circular mount with a hollow back and an integral circular rivet. It has a folded suspension loop at the bottom which is sub-rectangular in shape and flat in section. There are traces of gilding on the face of the mount. It measures 22.40mm in length, 14.92mm in width, 1.08mm in thickness and weighs 2.68g.
Created on: Wednesday 16th May 2012
Last updated: Saturday 17th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Akenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-3B84F2
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy artefact, a decorative mount probably from the edge of a Late Iron Age tankard. The object is a U shaped fitting which is semi tubular. The main part of the tube is bulbous, with a double collar at each end. The artefact has a dark grey patina with pitting which is light green. In style it is similar to SWYOR-09BA81, SWYOR-D271D5, SWYOR-5C5FB5 and SWYOR D20FD1. The function of these objects is not absolutely certain. A similar object can be seen on page 282 of the Dragonby Catalogue (May, 1996), number 117, but unfortunately this is catalogued as a Miscellaneou…
Created on: Wednesday 16th May 2012
Last updated: Monday 28th May 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-3B7801
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy mount in the shape of a bird, possibly an eagle, possibly dating from the Roman period, that is c. AD43-410. The mount is very worn and even though the upper surface still shows some details, most of the surface shows abbrasions and a flaky patina. The shape of the bird is retain well, however: it sits on a small pedestal that terminates in a small rivet. The bird sits quietly, with its wings half spread. The tail is slightly fan-shaped and the winds large and round. Moulded feathers are visible on the upper and underside of the wings. The bird's neck is thick and lo…
Created on: Wednesday 16th May 2012
Last updated: Friday 10th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Penrith area', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-37F1F6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy mount of Medieval or Post-medieval date. It is oval in shape and hollow backed with an integral square rivet on the reverse which is bent due to post-depositional damage. There is no decoration. It measures 22.86mm in length, 10.98mm in width, 2.11mm in thickness and weighs 2.71g.
Created on: Wednesday 16th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 16th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Akenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-26AF54
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead mount of post-medieval date. The mount is comprised of an undecorated central circular element with a recessed border of incised radiating lines. Roughly one third of the rim remains, with the rest having been lost to old worn breaks, and is decorated with a series of five petalled flowers interspersed with lyre loops topped by four raised pellets. The reverse is undecorated and shows no surviving means of attachment. The metal is a mid brownish-grey colour and is worn. The mount is 46.5mm long, 42.7mm wide, 4.3mm thick and weighs 36.8g.
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Duffield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-2608E1
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy mount dating to the Medieval period. The mount is in the shape of a fleur de lis, there is one vertical extension and two curved on either side. Below these extensions is a horizontal line with three curved extensions pointing down. On the opposite side is a rivet that would have attached the object to what it was decorating. The metal is green in colour and well preserved. It weighs 5.9g and measures 27.76mm in length, 19.43mm in width and 4.91mm in thickness. See Egan, G. and Pritchard, F. (2002) Dress Accessories, 1150-1450, Museum of London: 200: no. 1084.
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Doncaster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-255DE3
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy plate length 36mm, width 20mm, thickness 4mm, weight 6.28g. Lozenge shaped plate with curvilinear decoration applied using stamped dots. There are two rivet holes in opposing corners and on the reverse are two short rectangular tabs. The two opposing corners that do not contain rivet holes have been curved back on them selves, one of which has been truncated. date possibly 16th-17th century.
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Long Newnton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-24E3D1
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper-alloy mount, length 22mm, width 9.5mm, thickness 14mm, weight 3.25g. Oval mount with a bar at either end. Two curved lugs on the reverse for attachment. Date 16th to 17th Centuries AD.
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 25th June 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Long Newnton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-241935
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy furniture mount of post-medieval date. The mount is in the form of a stag's head with moulded eyes, nose and ears and antlers projecting from the top of the head. The reverse is concave, with an integrally cast central circular attachment rove. The metal has a mid reddish-brown patina and is worn. The mount is 48.1mm long, 46mm wide, 7.1mm thick and weighs15.7g. Similar examples have been recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database as LVPL-90DF14, SWYOR-33C043 and LVPL-B43CC8.
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Warthill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-23FFC5
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper-alloy multifoil mount dating to the Post-Medieval period. The object is circular in plan and D-shaped in cross-section with an undulating edge. The central boss is undecorated and surrounded by a moulded ridge. The undulating edge of the object is decorated with raised moulded ridges. On the rear of the object are the remains of two projecting lugs for attachment. The object has a mid green patina and the remains of gilding can be seen. The object can be dated from the 16th-17th century.
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Washingborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-2333A6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval cast copper-alloy mount (c. 1500-c. 1700 AD). This mount, when complete, would have been an elongated lozenge-shape. At the front it is flat with bevelled edges and the rear face is slightly concave. At the rear there is an integral spike with its tip missing. It is circular in cross-section. The other spike is missing due to a break. A patina has not survived and it partially covered with light green copper-alloy corrosion products. The breaks are old and there is no trace of any surface treatment. 27.84 x 14.45 x 5.91mm. Weight: 3.37g. Simil…
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-177CB8
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy octofoil mount dating to the medieval period. The mount has eight domed lobes extending from the outer circumference of a circular domed body; the lobes are hollow on the back, as is the central boss, from the which extends the remains of a square-sectioned shank for attachment. The rear of the mount is plain and undecorated. Egan and Pritchard (1993:186-194) illustrate a range of copper alloy flower mounts which were used to adorn straps and harnesses or belts. These mounts were in common use by the middle of the 14th century and continued to be popular …
Created on: Monday 14th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 16th May 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-16AE04
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy sexfoil mount dating to the medieval period. The mount has six lobed petals raised around a domed centre. The petals have trilobed terminals and each petal is defined by a narrow incised line. The central raised area contains iron corrosion on both the upper and underneath surfaces; this suggests an iron shank which is now missing. The rear of the mount is plain and undecorated. Egan and Pritchard (1993:186-194) illustrate a range of copper alloy flower mounts which were used to adorn straps and harnesses or belts. These mounts were in common use by the middle o…
Created on: Monday 14th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 16th May 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-1111E4
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete mount of Iron Age date. The mount is circular in plan with a concave reverse and convex front. The front face is decorated with a series of radiating incised lines grouped in threes around the circumference of the mount. The reverse bears the worn remains of a square sectioned attachment shank. While the exact function of this object is uncertain domed circular mounts are a feature of late Iron Age metalwork and appear on a wide range of artefact types such as sword hilts and terret rings. The metal has a light brownish-green patina and is worn. The mount is 24.1mm in…
Created on: Monday 14th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barkston Ash', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-109833
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper mount of post-medieval date. The mount is in the form of an acorn with a narrow, pointed oval section. The front face is decorated with a raised horizontal line dividing the fruit from the cupola and there is a small knop at the fruit end. From the reverse two integrally cast attachment spike project though one is incomplete. The complete spike is bent over towards the centre of the mount. The metal has a mid reddish-brown patina and is worn. The mount is 20.3mm long, 9.6mm wide, 7.5mm thick and weighs 1.9g. Numerous similar examples have been recorded …
Created on: Monday 14th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Saxton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: FAKL-D17CD6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Published
Decorative mount made from pressed sheet copper alloy, In the centre is a raised ring in which is what appears to be a flower. Either side of the ring are sets for five raised bars. While the object is damaged it appears to be more or less complete. Through each of the side elements is a 1.5mm diameter attachment hole. Decorative mounts like this were common in the 14th century.
Created on: Friday 11th May 2012
Last updated: Friday 11th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fulford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-C1BEC6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval mount. The mount is cast in copper alloy, and is elliptical in plan with a wide open centre and two integral pointed lugs. In cross-section the sides of the elipse are a shallow D shape. The mount is reddish brown with extensive patches of green corrosion, and some traces of tinning. Length 20.4mm, Width 11.3mm, Thickness (excluding lug) 1.7mm Weight 1.3g
Created on: Thursday 10th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 13th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abotts', grid reference and parish protected.