Record ID: NARC-8033D2
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Strap Fitting of Post-Medieval to Modern date (AD 1775- 1920). The object is an 'S'-shaped belt hook. The hook is in the form of a snake and would have hooked onto fitments at the end of the belt on a military uniform. The snake's body is pointed-oval in cross-section and is similarly moulded on both sides to emulate scales. The head tapers to a narrowed snout and has a linear moulded jaw and ovate eye. The metal is green/brown in colour with a slightly pitted patina. Length: 37.04mm, Width: 18.02mm, Thickness: 3.09mm, Weight: 5.1g This sty…
Created on: Monday 3rd February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 28th October 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-0867F4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Roman plate brooch, of zoomorphic design, depicting a prancing horse in profile, dating to around 2nd century AD. The front is highly decorative, with the mane and facial features engraved and the body area containing open areas of arabesques and curling designs that would have contained enamel. Only a trace of red remains of this. The tail, end of the muzzle and bottom part of the hind leg are missing due ancient breaks On the reverse the pin, which has a coil attachment, is bent upward from the catch plate, which is broken.It is quite corroded with a green patina. It is…
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 12th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Navenby', grid reference and parish protected.