Record ID: NARC-EC8D05
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Harness Fitting of Early-Medieval date (AD 1000-1100). Ascribed culture: Anglo-Scandinavian. The object is a harness bit link (double ended). The object consists of two loops, one incomplete, joined by a narrower central arm featuring a central ovate moulding. The complete loop has a lozenge shaped outer edge with small globular knops projecting from each of the three outer corner, the second loop is incomplete and retains one small knop and terminates in an old, abraded break.  The upper surface of each loop is convex and its r…
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-BC5798
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper-alloy harness link or bridle cheek piece of late early-medieval (c. 11th century) date and Anglo-Scandinavian style. The remaining portion comprises a D-shaped loop with three peripheral knops and a stump of a narrow arm with a D-shaped cross section. The object has a flat reverse, with a concave hollow to the rear of the loop.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-2AE95B
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Medieval (Anglo-Scandinavian) copper-alloy harness link/strap distributor dating to circa AD 1000-1100. The object was originally cross-shaped with four equal arms, however, three terminals have broken off, all of which would have emanated from a domed central boss with a concave reverse. The surviving arm has a D-shaped cross-section, finishing in an expanded lozenge-shaped loop formed around an oval aperture. The loop has a knop at each of its three external points. The boss has a raised c…
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-739205
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy harness fitting dating to the early medieval period (c.AD 1000-1100). The object consists of a domed, concave centre that is decorated with an incised ring and dot in the centre of the dome. Protruding from opposite sides are two rounded knops. Extending from the other two opposite sides are two arms that have a D-shaped section and narrow slightly before curving outwards and terminating in a worn break. The reverse is flat and indecorated, it is concave at the central dome. The object has a corroded dark brown patina. Dimensions: Length 47.9mm; wifth …
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: SUR-3575E9
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy terminal loop from an early medieval bridle bit link, cheek piece or strap junction of Anglo Scandinavian style and dating to the 11th century. The loop  is oval with angled sides and three projecting knops; a stump of a projecting arm is visible on the rear edge.
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-210962
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete late Early Medieval cast copper-alloy (Anglo-Scandinavian) horse harness bit-link, dating to c.1000-1100. Consisting of a sub-rectangular D-shaped cross-section bar with a domed sub-oval boss asymmetrically positioned (most are central) at one end, adjacent to two arms of an incomplete connecting loop. At the other end of the bar is a sub-lozenge shaped loop with moulded projecting knops on each corner. The reverse is plain and flat and the surface displays a light green patina with patches of reddish brown corrosion. Length 44.8mm, loop wi…
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-922DBC
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy early medieval bridle bit link of Anglo Scandinavian style dating to the 11th century. The link has an oval loop with angled sides and three projecting knops; a stump of a matching loop is evident on the other end. Between these is a narrow arm with trapezoidal cross section and an expanded central plate, 16mm wide, which has concave cusped sides and is decorated with an incised saltire cross within a linear frame.
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
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Record ID: LIN-2ADB7C
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Medieval (Anglo-Scandinavian) copper-alloy harness link/strap distributor dating to circa AD 1000-1100. The object is cross-shaped with four equal arms, with three terminals broken off, emanating from a domed central boss. Each arm has a D-shaped cross-section, with the surviving terminal finishing in an expanded lozenge-shaped loop formed around an oval aperture. The loops have a knob, now worn, at each of their three external points. The boss is concave on the underside. The object has a mid-reddish brow…
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bloxholm', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-7E2572
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Early Medieval copper-alloy harness link, dating to c.AD 1000-1100. Description: The fitting has a central modelled zoomorphic boss, with two pointed ears protruding from the head, two eyes, a raised nose and an incised mouth. Extending centrally from either side are arms that are 'D'-shaped in cross-section, with each arm terminating in an externally trilobed circular loop. The obverse surface of the harness is bevelled whilst the reverse is palin and undecorated. The object has a light green to brown patina. Measurements: Length: 75.06 mm; Width: 16.34;…
Created on: Friday 5th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-427F86
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Medieval Anglo-Scandinavian copper alloy harness link dating between AD 1000-1100. The object is composed of a copper alloy bar that is D-shaped in cross section. At the centre of the bar is a large moulded knop. Toward either end of the knop the bar becomes thinner, ending with the projecting stubs of a worn broken attachment loop at one end. At the other end, one stub remains; probably from an opposing loop. The object is dark green in colour. Dimensions: length: 23.31mm,  width: 10.59mm,  thickness: 5.77mm,  weight: 3.75g This is a sma…
Created on: Thursday 21st December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
Spatial data recorded.