Record ID: LEIC-845094
Object type: HINGE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman or Medieval hinge/strapping, 60mm long, 21mm wide and 3.5mm thick. The object is in fair condition with a green/black patina and weighs 33.43grams. It consists of a rectangular sectioned band which turns at a right angle three quarters of the way down its length. The angled section has a raised, rounded edge which may have traces of a pattern on its upper surface. Inside this is a centrally placed single iron rivet or nail 5mm in diameter. The angle is decorated with a rounded, raised edge that has linear incisons running across it and below this on the main part of the object a…
Created on: Friday 1st September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LEIC-3C9144
Object type: HINGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval? copper alloy hinge, 62mm long, 7-25mm wide and 1mm thick. The object has a blotchy corroded surface which is red and green. The object is formed of an elongated triangle which has a circular terminal 17mm in diameter. At its base there is a protruding piece of metal, 10mm wide, which has been folded to form a hinge. Below this are two rivets, one placed at each end of the hinge. There is a small circular hole in the terminal which probably held a third rivet. There are possible traces of decoration on this terminal which appear to form a star shaped design.
Created on: Monday 19th April 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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