Record ID: BERK-EB3477
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete late Roman - Early Medieval (4th - early 5th Century) copper alloy buckle and plate of Hawkes and Dunning Type 1B. The buckle has a pair of facing dolphins at the centre of the outer edge. Each has open jaws defined by two incised transverse lines and a ring-and-dot for the eye. A recess in the area between the jaws serves as the pin rest. Each dolphin has a horse extending from its crest and which look in the opposite direction to the dolphin. The horses are flat and set below the dolphins that are moulded. Each horse has a short line for the mouth, a short transverse line…
Created on: Friday 7th January 2005
Last updated: Wednesday 15th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Leigh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-369E64
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy fragment of a composite buckle (mid 14th - early 15th century). Only a small part of the frame, part of the two forks and the pin are present. The rest of the frame and the two buckle plates are missing. The buckle is broken across the frame where it starts to curve up to form the sides of the frame. The bar has a central constriction to hold the pin in place. From the pin constriction the buckle is stepped three times to form the two forks. There are file marks across the surface of the remains of the two forks. All the broken edges have the same dark green patina as t…
Created on: Friday 4th February 2005
Last updated: Monday 13th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kiddington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-F0AD25
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval, copper alloy double oval looped buckle. The buckle is D-shaped in section. The pin is now missing. Reference: Egan and Pritchard Dress Accessories: Medieval finds from excavations in London. p.86. dated circa 1400-1450 AD. Pale green patina. Dimensions: length 20.70mm; width 16.17mm; thick 2.50mm; weight 1.71g
Created on: Thursday 2nd June 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 19th February 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsclere', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-F0B2D3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large copper alloy double-looped oval buckle. A groove is present on the cross bar where the tongue originally sat, and there is a corresponding notch on one of the loops, forming the pin rest. The pin is now missing. Dark green patina. Dimensions: Length 48.63mm; width 37.82mm; thickness 3.38mm; weight 21.41g Reference: G.Egan and F.Pritchard. Dress Accessories: Medieval finds from the Museum of London. p.86
Created on: Thursday 2nd June 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shaw Cum Donnington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-F0B695
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval oval frame buckle with a stepped cross-bar. The pin is now missing. Mid-green patina with a rough texture. Dimensions: length 24.55mm; width 16.85mm; thickness 3.38mm; weight 3.15g Reference: Reference: G. Egan & F. Pritchard. Dress Accessories Medieval Finds from Excavations in London. pp68-69
Created on: Thursday 2nd June 2005
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd February 2017
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: BERK-F0C4F4
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy buckle with an inset cross-bar (16-17th century). The frame has an internal triangular projection with a notch for the pin rest. The corners of the frame opposite the cross-bar are also cast to form angular points. The frame is decorated with two incised parallel lines on the arms of the frame just above the cross-bar, and there is a flange that extends along the curved edge. The frame is distorted slightly out of shape. The pin is missing. Patchy pale green patina. Dimensions: length 27.10mm; width 34.81mm; thickness 4.78mm; weight 6.65g
Created on: Thursday 2nd June 2005
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Calbourne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-F0CDD3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rectangular framed buckle with a notch for the tongue rest and a flange extending along the edge of the tongue rest. The tongue is still present. The cross bar extends beyond the frame and curves round to meet the frame; this is free moving. The pin has a long tube that hangs on the bar. The frame is rectangular with tall shaped sides that are grooved to receive the locking arm. The arm is broken so that it no longer extends over the frame. Pale-mid green patina. Dimensions: length 28.65mm; weight 16.91mm; thickness 5.99mm; weight 12.39g
Created on: Thursday 2nd June 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Calbourne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-F0D167
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy buckle and plate (14th century). The buckle frame has an off-set bar and is curved so that the outer edge rises up. The outer edge is swollen to form a solid cylinder that is angled to form a central point that is notched for the pin rest. The pin is now missing. The buckle plate is rectangular - the longer axis is perpendicular to the bar. Two hinge loops and traces of iron are present near the recess where the pin originally sat. The plate has a pin slot and frame recesses. The rivet appears to have been cast integrally with the buckle plate as there is only …
Created on: Thursday 2nd June 2005
Last updated: Wednesday 29th August 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-F0DF23
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy composite buckle with forked spacer (14th century). The buckle frame is integral to the forked spacers, one of which is now broken at approximately one-third along its length. The bar has a pin constriction and pointed pin rest and the pin is still present. Dark green patina Dimensions: length 43.57mm; weight 16.83mm; thickness 4.56mm; weight 3.82g
Created on: Thursday 2nd June 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Calbourne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-F0FF64
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy oval double looped buckle (AD 1500-1700). The bar extends beyond the frame forming two pointed projections. At each outer edge is a flower moulding. The buckle is flat on the reverse. The pin is now missing. Dark green patina. Dimensions: length 42.92mm; weight 24.77mm; thickness 3.72mm; weight 7.85g
Created on: Thursday 2nd June 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cliddesden', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: BERK-F10DE7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Double oval looped buckle no. 20
Created on: Thursday 2nd June 2005
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd February 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-F18FB6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy buckle (AD 1350-1400). The buckle has an oval frame with an off-set bar. The frame has a pointed outer edge and a notch for the pin rest. The pin is now missing. Either side of the pin rest are two bands of incised line decoration resembling a ladder. Dimensions: length 31.11mm; width 18.11mm; thickness 3.53mm; weight 4.51g Reference: G. Egan & F. Pritchard. Dress Accessories Medieval Finds from Excavations in London. pp69-70
Created on: Thursday 2nd June 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Calbourne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-279B94
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper-alloy buckle and plate (1270-1450). The buckle has an oval frame with a pronounced triangular lip where the pin would rest. The buckle has a square plate attached; the corrosion makes it appear as if the plate is integral to the buckle. Near the inner edge of the plate is a roughly circular perforation for the pin to attach. Within this perforation is a small lump of iron corrosion ?the remains of the pin. There are two copper-alloy rivets (still remaining) one located on each corner of the outer edge of the buckle plate for attachment to a strap. It is similar …
Created on: Monday 11th July 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tiddington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-C46855
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy buckle (AD1150-1450). The buckle is flat, rectangular with a central cross bar. Both the shorter sides are expanded with rounded projections on each corner. The longer sides are curved with central depressions where the cross bar joins the frame. The pin is a piece of pointed wire that curls around the cross bar to form an incomplete loop for attachment. Dark green patina. The buckle is similar to examples excavated from London but is smaller, only 13.76mm in length (Egan and Pritchard 1991: 98-9) Dimensions: length 13.76mm; width 11.71mm thickness …
Created on: Wednesday 24th August 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lewknor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-C46B90
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy buckle (AD1150-1450). The buckle has a D-shaped frame with offset bar, curved sides and a raised expanded outer edge with notches where it meets the frame. The outer edge has a central notch forming the pin rest. The pin is missing. Dark green patina. Dimensions length 28.00mm; width 27.93mm; thickness 5.69mm; weight 9.59g;
Created on: Wednesday 24th August 2005
Last updated: Monday 13th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lewknor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-C46EE5
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy buckle (AD 1150-1450). The buckle frame is square, flat in profile with a rounded face and flattened reverse. The bar is narrower than the frame and is slightly flared at the corners. The outer edge expands with a notch as a pin rest. The pin is missing. Dark green patina
Created on: Wednesday 24th August 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lewknor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-C47250
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper alloy buckle (AD 1500-1650). The buckle has a flat, oval, double looped frame decorated with moulded floral patterns with four-petalled flowers expanding the frame at the centre of each of the shorter sides. The central bar is narrower than the frame and has rust staining, probably from an iron pin that is no longer present. The central bar is cracked on the reverse. Dark green/brown patina. Dimensions: length 42.00mm; width 25.27mm; thickness 2.59mm; weight 6.88g
Created on: Wednesday 24th August 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lewknor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-03E9E3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy buckle (12th – 14th century). The buckle is D-shaped with a narrowed and offset bar. The outer edge has moulded decoration that is oval and expanded from the frame. On this decoration there is a transverse notch for the pin rest and on either side are transverse ribs- three on one side, two on the other. The bar is slightly distorted through damage but the wire pin is still present. The pin has been wrapped around the bar for attachment, forming an incomplete loop. Also attached to the bar is a small fragment of the sheet plate. Dark green patina. Di…
Created on: Thursday 8th September 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eynsham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-E72403
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver double looped buckle (late 17th - early 18th century). It is a cast shoe-buckle with central bar (tongue now missing) and openwork design with three compartments resembling a flowerhead with leaf on either side on the outer border on each side and central space through which to thread textile or leather shoe strap. The buckle is curved in profile. There are traces of iron corrosion on the central bar. Signs that the back has been filed after casting. The design suggests a probable date to the late 17th-early 18th Century. Consequently, in terms of age and as the…
Created on: Monday 19th September 2005
Last updated: Monday 9th May 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chalgrove', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-901775
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy ornate oval buckle with fragment of plate (late 12th-late 14th century). The buckle frame is D-shaped with an offset bar (square in section) and mouldings on the outer edge. The moulding comprises a central notch for the pin that has a V-shaped section and on either side is a raised angular rib before the moulding terminates at a triangular knop. The pin curves around the bar for attachment. It has bevelled edges and two small rectangular projections, one on each side just before it curves around the bar. All that remains of the plate is one small curved se…
Created on: Friday 21st October 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Oxfordshire', grid reference and parish protected.