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Record ID: WILT-3CC050
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval (1400-1450) copper alloy composite crescentic strap end with trefoil projection, missing its backplate. It measures 42.85x29.53x2.95mm and weighs 8.7g. The cast upper plate is crescental with remains of iron rivets at the points where the crescent ends join to form a circle. In shape the plate is roughly D-shaped with a wide outer edge, much narrower edge, and oval opening 13.46x15.68mm. To the reverse it is hollowed with a c.1.5mm wide rim running around much of the edge (but not the narrowed edge or the trefoil projection). Two further rivets are still in si…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd February 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 5th July 2017
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