Record ID: SOM-2E258D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval cast copper-alloy strap-slide dating to c. 1230-c. 1400 AD. The frame is sub-rectangular in shape. The top is wider than the remaing three parts of the frame, measuring 6.2mm in width, and is D-shaped in cross section. It is decorated with a transverse groove at each end and a pair of transverse grooves at the cente. The other sides of the frame are rectangular in cross section and measure c.2.9mm in width. The part of the frame opposite to the top is broken at its centre and the two pieces of copper alloy aro now slightly bent inwards. The strap-slide h…
Created on: Thursday 30th January 2020
Last updated: Thursday 27th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F13C9D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap fitting probably medieval in date (c. AD 1100-1500). The strap fitting is made of a rectangular strip (c. 5.6mm wide) that is sub-oval in cross section with a slightly flatter lower surface. One end of the strip expands into an circular terminal (c.10.4mm diameter), from the back of which projects a conical lug, whose diameter narrows from 4.6mm at its base to 2.8mm at its rounded point. This point is bent sideways at 90 degrees.The opposite end of the strip also expands into a circular terminal (c.9.6mm diameter) that has a circular hole (c.3.5mm diamet…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd October 2019
Last updated: Monday 9th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashcott CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-17E5DF
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval cast copper alloy sub-oval pendant loop. The artefact is made up of a flat circular loop; at one end of which is a collared projecting acorn terminal knop of width 4.4mm. On the opposite side there is a rectangular bar with a flat, filed, top edge. The sides are rectangular in section and thin towards the rectangular bar. The metal is pitted and it is a mid greyish-brown colour. The object survives to a length of 15.7mm, 11.4mm wide, 2.9mm thick and weighs 0.99 grams. Egan and Pritchard (2002: 219 and 221) identify a similar item, No.1192, as a pendant loop from a belt …
Created on: Tuesday 7th May 2019
Last updated: Monday 13th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milborne Port CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-6FEFA7
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Medieval strap fitting. The fitting is one long rectangular sheet of metal with simple decoration which has been bent at about a third of the length in what appears to be later damage. At one end (the end which had been bent) there are two rivet holes with rusted remains of iron rivets in situ, and at the other end there is only one rivet hole with the rivet missing. The end with two rivets seems to to step up slightly into a platform above the rest of the plate with a rough top and it also appears to be quite worn around the end leaving it at an angle to the plate with…
Created on: Monday 29th October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 6th November 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-2262AD
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval cast copper-alloy strap-fitting dating to AD 1350 to 1400. The bar mount originally consisted of two parallel arms that were linked at the base by a semi-circular suspension loop. This loop has worn through so the two arms are now separate each with part of the loop attached. the inner side of the loop has sides that fold in suggesting it was made by hammering the sides of the strip. Both bars are flat and are perforated with two rivet holes, around the holes are the remains of corroded iron rivets. The fitting has a green and brown patina with traces of gilding…
Created on: Tuesday 26th June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 17th February 2021
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Record ID: DOR-CFE9C0
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy two-piece strap fitting consisting of a bar mount and a suspension loop dating to c. AD 1350 to1400. The bar mount consists of a rectangular plate from which a narrow rectangular strip projects from the bottom and is bent toward the back surface terminating in a lozenge-shaped end, which has a circular rivet in its centre. This terminal is held in place by means of an integrally-cast cylindrical mount shaft and these elements fitted together would have held the fitting to a strap. A simple copper-alloy circular ring is attached to the mount plate within the loop cr…
Created on: Tuesday 11th April 2017
Last updated: Friday 13th July 2018
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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-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.

Record ID: IOW-28E478
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A misshapen Medieval cast copper-alloy strap fitting, a loop for a strap union (1200-1400). This 'U'-shaped loop is part of a strap junction / union. It consists of a narrow shaft, rectangular in cross-section, which expands at one end to accommodate a hole that contains a separate copper-alloy rivet. At the opposite end there is an integral flat plate which is roughly square in plan. This object is reddish purple and has light green corrosion products. There is a fleck of surface coating on the outer face of the square plate which is probably tin. Height: 19.79mm; width of plat…
Created on: Thursday 1st November 2012
Last updated: Friday 2nd November 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-4C4148
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A broadly circular mount of medieval date, abraded at the circumference. The mount is of copper-alloy sheet, perforated near the edge at opposing points. One surface is tinned and covered in fine diagonal striations. The perforations are through the coated surface but no rivets survive. For mounts of similar construction see Egan and Pritchard (1991, 166; fig. 107).
Created on: Monday 3rd September 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
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