Record ID: HAMP-2B5322
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A broken copper-alloy sheet plate from a medieval strap-fitting, probably a buckle plate. The fragmentary plate is rectangular and features a pair of rivet holes at the attachment end; it has broken at a further hole at the centre of the sheet. The attachment end has been bent, then down at its terminal. The corners are slightly abraded and rounded at the attachment end; one of the perforations has a crack between it and the side. Corrosion has robbed us of any decoration, if indeed it existed; the artefact is now a variable mid-green colour with patches of lighter corrosion product.
Created on: Monday 21st February 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kings Worthy CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-2B6626
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A broken copper-alloy sheet plate from a medieval strap-fitting, possibly a buckle plate. The fragmentary plate is sub-rectangular, ragged at both short ends following old breaks. There is perforation near the centre of the extant sheet. One end has been bent upwards. On one surface are stamped lozengiform punches, representing a central pellet within a linear border, all within a ropework border. They are arranged in four corners of a square, two aligned with the perforation, two at one of the breaks; there is a possible fifth at the centre of the group. The artefact is now a variabl…
Created on: Monday 21st February 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kings Worthy CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-2BB841
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper-alloy strap-fitting, possibly a strap-plate or strap-end, consisting of a rectangular sheet folded over on itself. There is a central circular perforation on both halves; above and below are smaller rivet holes. The sides of the object has been damaged in the past. The artefact now has a variable mid-green patina with some areas of lighter corrosion product. For similar see Egan and Pritchard (1991, 225; fig. 141) and Margeson (1993, 39; fig. 22). Such objects tend to have been found in 14th-century contexts.
Created on: Monday 21st February 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kings Worthy CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-2BEC46
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded fragment from a cast copper-alloy hooked mount of post-medieval date. The fragment consists of the lower part of the mount, including the hook and the lower part below a rivet hole. Within this lower rivet hole corroded remains of an iron rivet. The sides of the mount are scalloped with rounded protrusions to the sides. The inward-turning hook has been bent slightly to one side as a result of old damage. The metal has corroded to a red-brown colour with larges areas of light-green and off-white corrosion product.
Created on: Monday 21st February 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kings Worthy CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-1188E1
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval to post Medieval cast copper alloy probable swivel. The item consists of a central barrel like part with incised decoration with a cast circular hoop for attachment at each end. Although seemingly formed of two halves with a seam running around the middle of the barrel part there is presently no movement. The exact use of the item is uncertain and it is therefore classified broadly as a strap fitting. The fitting has been dated c.1400-1700.
Created on: Tuesday 29th March 2011
Last updated: Friday 24th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hawton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-5FC754
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded and incomplete cast copper-alloy hooked mount of post-medieval date. The mount is sub-trapezoidal in plan with a cusped upper edge. It tapers towards the hook (now missing), widening slightly just above the hook; the mount has broken as the hook begins. The mount is broadly flat with slight bevelling on its upper surface. It features two iron rivets, one towards the upper edge, the other just below the centre of the plate. Much of the upper rivet survives corroded in place. The copper alloy is covered in an off-white corrosion product over a mid-green metal. Comparable hook…
Created on: Friday 1st April 2011
Last updated: Thursday 7th April 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-9B76B0
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded cast copper-alloy medieval bar mount, with a central circular openwork element. The central lobe has a circular perforation (Int. dia.: 4.6mm), just off centre. The arms are semicircular in cross-section and have rounded ends; one is longer. Surviving in perforations at each end of the arms is a rivet; the rivets have both been bent inwards on the lower surface. The reverse surface is flat, while the upper surface is bevelled. The object is similar to bar mounts illustrated in Read (2001, 23; refs. 142ff.). The dark red-brown underlying metal is consistent with gilding; tra…
Created on: Monday 4th April 2011
Last updated: Thursday 7th April 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DENO-4E78D2
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete cast copper alloy hooked fitting of probable post Medieval date (c.1600-1700). The fitting has a flat oval body with a tapered hook folded under at one end and a broken attachment loop at the other end. The oval plate has ferrous corrosion in the centre of the upper surface and along the base of the underside which probably is probably the remains of an iron rivet. There is no discernible surface decoration. The hook possibly formed part of a sword belt and rough parallels can be found in 'Hooked Clasps & Eyes' by Brian Read, p.222.
Created on: Monday 6th September 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd September 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Towton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-F469B6
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probably a strap fitting of cast copper alloy, bent over at one end. One end has a rectangular strip, bent over to form a crude hook; it is rectangular in section and appears complete. Below this hook is a raised collar on the front below which the object widens slightly before tapering in gradually and ending in a expanded oval knop at the foot. This lower section, the collar and below, is D shaped in section with a convex front and slightly concave back in the centre. The length is 47.5mm, the width is 8.8mm, and thickness is 3.8mm. The weight is 7.52 grams. It is probably Post m…
Created on: Tuesday 14th September 2010
Last updated: Thursday 23rd June 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chichester district', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-F746B4
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy hooked clasp with openwork design. This is the hooked section of a two part clasp. The main plate is heart shaped with a trefoil opening in the centre. At the top projects a rounded knop containing the residue of an iron rivet in the centre. The lower point of the heart extends downwards and continues into a forward facing blunt hook. The top of the hook is flanked by projecting rounded knops with the residue of a second iron rivet between them. There is evidence of white metal coating, probably tinning. Length 55.3mm, width 21.7mm. Weight 8.49 grams. It is ide…
Created on: Tuesday 14th September 2010
Last updated: Friday 17th September 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-48B4B6
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval cast copper alloy sword belt fitting. It is roughly foliate in form, with incised decoration forming a leaf pattern. It has a trefoil shaped terminal at one end below which it narrows before widening to rounded shoulders about a third of the way down from which it tapers to the other end where there are two lugs flanking a forward projecting hook. The hook is oval in cross section and the terminal is lost to an old break. There are two circular fixing holes containing iron corrosion, one near the trefoil terminal and one above the hook. It is 52.6mm long, 22.6mm w…
Created on: Tuesday 12th October 2010
Last updated: Thursday 14th October 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Warningcamp', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-CF2DC7
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded cast copper-alloy Roman strap mount often described as 'vulvate' as the central motif is thought to imitate a vulva. The mount is sub-rectangular in form with a central raised oval boss (14.6 by 10.1mm). The short ends are squared off while the longer ones curve outwards slightly. The boss features a central longitudinal incision along most of its length. The lower surface is slightly concave towards its centre, either side of which two integral, fungiform studs would have protruded; one is now broken and vestigial. A direct parallel can be found illustrated in Bishop (199…
Created on: Monday 6th June 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 7th June 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-198FD7
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flat circular copper alloy object, probably a strap mount or brooch , the front of which has a convex surface which is recessed in the centre around a central raised boss. The boss is covered in a smooth bright green substance, possibly decayed enamel. There are traces of possible silvering around the inner edge of the copper alloy rim, the silver appears in rounded blobs suggesting that it could have been in contact with fire. The rear of the item is slightly convex with two rectangular lugs to one edge with circular notches cut out of them suggesting the possibility that a bar for …
Created on: Wednesday 7th May 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 26th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Purbeck', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A6B627
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy lozenge shaped object, probably a medieval strap distributor. The outer face has a raised square at each corner, each decorated with a groove around the outer edge and divided into four quarter by a grooved cross. The squares are joined by four straight, slightly narrower sides and there is a cross shaped hole in the centre. The reverse is flat. Geoff Egan (pers. comm.) comments that it may be an unusual brooch, possibly of 13th or 14th century date, and mentions that he has just published '...an arguably analogous object with traces of gilding from New Romney as a p…
Created on: Wednesday 12th May 2010
Last updated: Friday 16th March 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Queen Camel', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-1CA621
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete early Post-medieval copper-alloy eye section from a toggle clasp. The section is comprised of a circular 'eye' containing an irregular, but roughly cross shaped aperture. A circular loop and an incomplete plate extends from one side of the eye. The artefact has been bent.
Created on: Wednesday 20th June 2012
Last updated: Monday 5th March 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-6A9D54
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One part of a Post Medieval two part toggle clasp, see Read (2008) Hooked Clasps and Eyes p.209 no.757. Cast copper alloy with an iron rivet.
Created on: Monday 18th December 2006
Last updated: Tuesday 28th June 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-F7E06F
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval cast copper alloy strap slide. The frame is five sided with a flat base, vertical sides and a peak in the centre of the top bar. The sides and base are rectangular in cross section and the top bar is D shaped with a flat inner side. There is a hole through the base of the frame, half way along, which would have held a separate circular rivet, now missing, the hole is filled with iron corrosion suggesting the rivet was iron. The frame is 13.8mm long, 14.8mm tall and 2.7mm thick, it weighs 0.99 grams. Egan and Pritchard (1991) illustrate a very similar example (page 231, fig …
Created on: Thursday 16th April 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 21st April 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alvediston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-297D9A
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-Medieval copper alloy snake shaped strap-fitting and ring. The S shaped fitting has a naturalistically modelled reptilian or bird like head at both ends, a double bar running around the middle of the fitting in low relief with further curvilinear features to either side; the details of which are worn. It is worn but there maybe traces of scales or decoration behind one head.The tip of one of the snakes head is touching the central part of its body and this has allowed for the retention of a ring. This is plain with a circular section and has a depression where the loop has rubbed…
Created on: Thursday 18th June 2015
Last updated: Saturday 23rd November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wells', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-9005D5
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy four-way strap junction of post-medieval date. The piece is formed of four circular loops arranged around a central sqaure; one of the loops has broken through. The loops curve into the square's field. The central element is recessed apart from a central pellet, perhaps to take in inlay that has now been lost. While the upper surface is moulded the lower surface is flat. The piece has a red/brown colour with patches of light-green and off-white corrosion product. This, the form and finish, suggest a date for this piece perhaps in the 17th or 18th ce…
Created on: Thursday 24th October 2013
Last updated: Thursday 24th October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sampford Peverell CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-AD2C56
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy hooked strap fitting. The upper part of the fitting is in the form of a bar the base of which curves forward then back to form a large open loop (hook). The upper bar is triangular in section with a flat back and ridge running down the centre. The bar widens and thickens from 4.3mm wide by 2.9mm thick at the top to 6.2mm by 5.0mm thick at the junction with the hook. Projecting at 90 degrees form the back of the bar are two integral rivets to attach it to the strap, both circular in section with slightly flattened (roved over) ends and c.4.7mm long. One rivet is n…
Created on: Thursday 18th September 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alvediston C P', grid reference and parish protected.