Record ID: NCL-BAB662
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy buckle plate dating to the thirteenth century. In plan the buckle plate is in the shape of a bird or the letter 'M'. The wings and back of the bird have marginal rouletted decoration following the shape of the plate . Three pairs of horizontal rouletted decoration transverse the rectangular panel situated above the tail. Three triangular notches mark the slightly flared tail. A circular iron rivet, pierces each wing tip, and would have served to secure the buckle plate onto the leather strap. The top of the buckle plate is rolled over and broken; it would originally …
Created on: Monday 19th July 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: YORYM-587B42
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy buckle of Medieval date (AD 1300-1500). The buckle is a single loop rectangular type with four transverse grooves on its front edge and a narrowed strap bar. The plate is retained and has a bifurcated attachment to the buckle to facilitate a pin. The plate is smooth and undecorated. The metal is a light green to brown in colour. Whitehead, Pg 27, No 135. Length: 37.21mm Width: 12.67mm Thickness: 2.56mm Weight: 4.2g
Created on: Wednesday 10th October 2012
Last updated: Thursday 11th October 2012
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