Record ID: LANCUM-44B463
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy harness fitting of late post-medieval or modern date (c. AD1600 - c. AD1900). Length 44mm, width 69.5mm and 5.0mm thick. Weight 37.43g. Often known as a 'breeching dee', this object is cast in one piece, is roughly A-shaped in plan and is comprises three distinct elements, a D-shaped loop, a central rectangular opening and a long bar. The curving part of the D-shaped element is sub-circular in cross-section and the remaining parts are rectangular in cross-section. The artefact is slightly worn but in a fair condition and has a well developed even mid-green patina o…
Created on: Tuesday 26th February 2008
Last updated: Thursday 21st July 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kirkham', grid reference and parish protected.