Record ID: WMID-3B3A3E
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy zoomorphic strap fitting or belt hook, of Post Medieval dating dating (1500 to 1600 AD). It is S shaped with an oval cross section. A zoomorphic or animal head terminal is present at both ends, with a rounded nose, and circular eye. At the centre of the S is a 'waisted' area comprising a central flower design, with leaves pointing away on both sides. Iron corrosion products are present at the centre, and indicate that the pin may have been made from iron. The strap fitting measures 31.4 mm in length, 16.4 mm wide and 7.1 mm thi…
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-28A0CE
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy sword-belt fitting of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500-1650. The fragment consists of the terminal and a small part of the hook from a sword-belt fitting or similar Post-Medieval hooked strap fitting. The terminal is oval and decorated with a zoomorphic design in the form of a forward facing animal head. The reverse of the terminal is flat and undecorated. Projecting from one end of the terminal is a small portion of the hook which curves around towards the back. This hook terminates in a worn break. The metal is dark brown in colour…
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-288EEE
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy bar mount that has a D-shaped cross-section. There is a rivet hole at either end that still retain the copper alloy pin rivet, who’s head is flush with the bar. In the centre of the bare is a large circular hole the has internal chamfered sides, perhaps where it was drilled through from the rear.
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: BERK-25E1F9
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Strap Fitting of Post Medieval date (AD 1550-1750). The object is a zoomorphic belt hook and is S shaped with an oval cross section. A zoomorphic or animal head terminal is present at either end, depicting a dragon or serpent's head with a brow ridge and crest, pointed nose and open jaw, an oval eye is also visible. At the centre of the S is a 'waisted' area comprising a central flower design, consisting of a moulded collar with three knops, flanked by grooves and leaves from either side.
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Sunday 28th January 2024
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Record ID: SUR-259887
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval cast copper alloy strap slide. The frame is rectangular with rectangular cross section and a decorated front edge which is convex and moulded into a series of five lobes.
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2024
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Record ID: SUR-258C75
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval trapezoidal copper alloy strap slide. The frame is trapezoidal with a rectangular cross section and the rear bar has an integrally cast rivet. Late 13th - 14th century.
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-24B211
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy bar mount with a bulbous mid-section that has five recessed transverse lines that create four stripes. A small semicircle knop projects from the top and bottom edge, both have been pierced to accommodate a copper alloy rivet which is still retained.
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: ESS-2327DC
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy sword belt fitting of post-medieval date (c.1500-1700) Description: The object is sub-triangular in plan, comprising a flat curvilinear plate, now slightly bent, with splayed bifid terminals to either end, wider at the bottom than the top. The centre point of the top terminal extends into a circular-sectioned hook which is now broken at its base.  Two small perforations are pierced along the centre of the object, one at the top and one at the bottom. The plate is decorated on the front surface with a moulded foliate design in relief. T…
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2024
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Record ID: OXON-02FCDB
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval (mid 16th to 18th centuries) strap mount: The copper alloy strap mount is an incomplete sub-drop shape. Towards the lower edge of the mount there is an obliquely angled break. The break is not recent. The outer face has a moulded design which appears to be the helmet from a Post Medieval suit of armour with two swords folding a saltire behind. The reverse is undecorated and has an incomplete, integral spike which is oval in section and is bent forwards. The surface of the mount has traces of red copper corrosion and traces of a mid-dark grey patina. It measures …
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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Record ID: NMS-FE7DC9
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval copper alloy strap slide with two integral flat-sectioned attachment spikes on the reverse near the ends. Faulty casting can be seen near one end in part of one side which is straight rather than curving and in the spikes which both spring from one of the sides rather than the centre.These have been turned inwards towards each other and, though they are now distorted, their tips would have overlapped, forming a gap for straps c.15mm wide but of uncertain thickness due to distortion. Similar to Read 2016, no. 310. Previously identified as mounts or…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
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Record ID: DOR-E7BB52
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy strap fitting probably part of a composite sword belt mount. It comprises a flat geometric plate with an incomplete rearward hook at one end. At the opposite end to the hook, the plate is a rectangular transverse bar with a scalloped upper edge and an indentation at either side. From this extends a lozengiform section of the plate and this then extends into a scallop-shell shaped section. From the end of this lower section, the object constricts into a rectangular cross-sectioned rearward hook which tapers slightly to the break. There are two circular attachmen…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Sunday 11th February 2024
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Record ID: IOW-E63B96
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Post Medieval cast copper alloy hooked strap fitting, probably a sword belt mount, c. AD 1600-1700. The plate is shield shaped, with a scalloped top side, concave vertical sides and rounded bottom corners. Decorating the upper surface of this plate is an unclear pattern, moulded in low relief and executed upside down. This may have been filled with enamel originally. This design is punctuated by a triangular arrangement of three attachment holes for rivets. The integrally cast forward hook projects downwards at the top of the plate; this hook is of D-shaped cross …
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-E52315
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman cast copper-alloy strap mount or harness fitting dating c. AD 43-300. The plate is broadly symmetrical with a gentle convex bow and is shallow D-shape in cross-section. The base comprises a crescentic loop with two conjoined semi-spherical terminal knops. Extending from the body of the crescent is an integral plate with rounded shoulders and upwardly pointed extremities. One of these is complete. The other has a slightly broken tip. Between these at the centre of the plate is a circular perforation. Above this the plate narrows before expanding into two projecting a…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
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Record ID: SUR-E4B1D8
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper alloy mount, escutcheon plate or strap fitting, potentially of late medieval to early post medieval date. The plate has curved concave sides and a stump of a terminal loop drilled for a missing rivet. The other end has a transverse break. The front side is decorated with one edge of an incised motif of uncertain form with a fill of dashes; this motif sits within an outer border of punched annulets.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2024
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Record ID: NARC-96E42A
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy swivel Strap Fitting of Post Medieval to Modern date (AD 1700-1900). The object is composed of a larger upper D-shaped circular loop, with a double moulded collar, from the base of a collar a short circular knop protrudes. Length: 37.0mm, Width: 24.11mm, Thickness: 2.31mm, Weight: 8.6g The metal is green in colour with a pitted patina.
Created on: Thursday 18th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2024
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Record ID: NARC-933363
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Bar Mount of Medieval date (AD 1250-1400). The object is sub-rectangular in plan, D shaped in section, narrowing at the retained end before expanding into circular perforated lugs. One end of the object is retained which the other is missing due to a transverse break. There is a circular perforating tin the centre of the bar and a partially retained circular rivet within the upper perforated lug. Length: 30.69mm, Width: 7.49mm, Thickness: 4.01mm, Weight: 4.3g The metal is light green in colour with a pitted patina. Similar mounts were found in excava…
Created on: Thursday 18th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2024
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Record ID: LANCUM-8F0F4C
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One part of a copper alloy Medieval swivel strap fitting dating to c AD 1100-1500. The object is a flat sided loot (rectangular in section) with a short a conical collar wider than the ring, with a hole through it vertically. A peg would have attached the other part of the swivel through this hole. There is no decoration. A similar strap fitting made of square section material is seen in YORYM-779C9C, dated 1100-1500 Dimensions: 20mm diameter and 26mm high, it weighs 5.88g
Created on: Thursday 18th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Whaley Bridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-68A497
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Medieval swivel strap fitting dating to circa AD1100-1500.  The object comprises of two loops of different sizes, articulated together on a pivot. The smaller loop is D-shaped in cross section and has an integrally cast axis projecting from an inverted conical collar; this axis sits within a hole in the base of the larger loop and is decorated with triangular incisions and two grooves nearer the loop. The base for the larger loop is bi-convex in shape and is affixed to the larger loop with a pyramid shaped axis. The base is decorated: there …
Created on: Tuesday 16th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2024
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Record ID: ESS-547E1B
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper-alloy strap fitting (swivel) of medieval date (c.1066-1400). Description: The object remains as one of the zoomorphic terminals and a section of its loop. A stub of the bar projects from the animal's mouth. The animal head is moulded and symmetrical on both sides. It has multiple, deep incised grooves indicating eyes, a snout and low ears which project slightly. A vertical groove runs down the back of the head. The remaining fragment of loop is pointed ellipsoid in cross-section and curved in plan. The frame has a medium green patina…
Created on: Monday 15th January 2024
Last updated: Saturday 3rd February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-50F055
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval cast copper alloy strap fitting; a strap slide with an integral external rivet dating from AD 1250 - 1400. It has a rectangular loop with bevelled edges, and a short central rivet projecting form the external face of the back of the loop. Measurements are; length 13.6mm, width 11.8mm, thickness 2.4mm and weight 0.77g.
Created on: Monday 15th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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