Record ID: SUR-ADF3F7
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A tin or copper alloy fitting, possible a strap end, with a box like enclosed plate which has four decorative ridges running along it. The rear edge has a decorated slightly scalloped edge with, two rivets remaining in situ. The front end has a large, rounded projecting loop and a small rectangular cutaway to the plate giving the aperture a keyhole shape. The plate is rectangular in cross section and hollow to take a thin strap. Probably of late medieval to early post medieval date but of uncertain function.
Created on: Friday 8th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-9CD998
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
A cast tin alloy early medieval-style strap-end. The object is sub-rectangular in plan with a squared off terminal end and sides which taper in width down to a rounded zoomorphic head. In the centre of the object is a sub-rectangular recessed panel containing a moulded interlace design in relief. The interlace extends to form the head and snout of the animal. Above the head, to either side, are a pair of stylised ears with lobed tips containing a small circular depression. Below these to either side of the head are a pair of almond shaped eyes. The top end of the object is worn and…
Created on: Thursday 27th July 2017
Last updated: Friday 20th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marbury cum Quoisley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-AFF024
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval cast strap end, c. 1400-1600 AD. The strap end has openwork decoration consisting of a quatrefoil at the front, and a terminal in the form of a twisted and knotted cord surrounding a figure, possibly a bird. A single rivet survives at the top near the attachment edge. The objects appears to have been in contact with fire leaving the surface bobbled and distorted. A very similar example can be seen in MEOLS 2007 page 138 figure 2.5.8. Non-destructive X-ray fluorescence analysis of the surface of the strap end identified the metal as tin, with no detectable precious metal. …
Created on: Thursday 6th August 2009
Last updated: Thursday 29th September 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leysdown', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-408D60
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small, worn cast tin strap-end dating to the late medieval period. The artefact is sub oval in shape. In section it is rectangular with rounded corners. The object is hollow with a rectangular aperture at the attachment end; this has been distorted through old damage with the obverse face pushed fowards. There is a circular perforation through both faces at the attachment end. The reverse is plain. The obverse features a raised border which terminates in two opposing, but joined, lobes. The border delineates a central, heart-shaped recess. There is a further aperture at the b…
Created on: Thursday 30th June 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.