Record ID: WILT-331175
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy probable vessel mount in the form of a bird. It measures 22.1x4.8xmax.5mm (not including attachment projection) and weighs 1.77g. The bird is D-shaped in section, and flat and even on the underside, except for the pointed beak that extends downwards (c.2mm long) and the projection at the centre, which is c.1mm diameter in section and 2.3mm long, and extends from a rectangular area 4.8x2.8x2.3mm. The rounded part of the bird consists of a head, breast and squat tail. The head is decorated with a pair of diagonal grooves either side of a central invisible line ru…
Created on: Thursday 10th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: SF-43F1D4
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy stu or mount which could be Roman or later in date. The head is flat and circular, 24.38mm in diameter and projecting from the centre of the back face is an integral cylindrical shaft which tapers slightly towards its tip, it measures 19.7mm in length.
Created on: Friday 11th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nettlestead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-1E0147
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy knop which is possibly Roman. The knob is 31.6mm thick, with a maximum diameter of 27.4 round the median flange. It is basically biconical, with a truncated and slightly domed top, concave upper sides curving to the medial band, and with the other cone elegantly extending into a shaft which flares out again at the bottom. There is a disc of metal on the base which seems to be acting like a rivet; it forms a thin, bruised, circular disc with a millimetre gap between the foot of the knob and the disc. The knob was presumably attached to a thin piece of metal, but not iron…
Created on: Monday 21st May 2007
Last updated: Monday 18th January 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nottinghamshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-5AD092
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman cast copper alloy mount. This bell shaped knob-handle is decorated with a central conial feature surrounded by a wide border and an upturned rim. The reverse has a collar covering the iron tang. The handle is damaged around the rim, with the majority of the outer band missing. A similar example can be seen in Frere, 1984, Verulamium Excavations volume III, figure 20 no 178.
Created on: Thursday 24th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: ESS-5AE047
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman cast copper alloy mount or stud. This circular mount has a wide central domed area, surrounded by a flat rim. The reverse of the mount has a wide shaft for attachment. The mount is similar to Oldenstein taf 49 no558.
Created on: Thursday 24th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: ESS-5B5B47
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman cast copper alloy mount. The mount domed and is sub-triangular in plan, with a curved lower edge. The reverse of the mount has two projecting rivets for attachment. See Crummy 1992, p191 no 1697.
Created on: Thursday 24th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LIN-6B8F71
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy Roman military strap mount. The mount is square with a wide ridge at either side of a narrow ridge in the centre. The reverse of the mount is slightly inset with a circular sectioned shank in the centre. The mount is very similar to a strap slide discovered in the same area, recorded on the database as LIN-DDFED1.
Created on: Friday 25th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sleaford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-6CAE65
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman cast copper alloy mount. The head of the mount is domed and circular in plan. The rivet on the reverse has an expanded, flattened terminal.
Created on: Friday 25th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: ESS-6CD913
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Unidentified sheet copper alloy mount or fitting. The artefact is incomplete, with damaged edges except for one end which is curved. There is a circular rivet hole at the curved end, with a slight fracture radiating out from the hole. The artefact is 32mm long. It is of uncertain function and date.
Created on: Friday 25th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WILT-6F9C36
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy pelta-shaped mount with residue of solder on the reverse. It is D-shaped in section (being flat on the underside) and measures 31.2x22.7x2.6mm and weighs 6.71g. The central 'arm' is bifurcated. The outer arms are apparantly rounded, one more so than the other which is rather more pointed. All original patina has been lost and the metal is a greeny/ grey colour. Pelta shaped mounts are associated with the military and can be given a 4th century date.
Created on: Friday 25th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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