Record ID: LEIC-F1C6D4
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early medieval copper alloy stirrup terminal (Anglo-Scandinavian 1000-1100) Length: 25 mm, width: 12 mm, thickness: 12 mm, weight: 11.89 g. The object is rectangular in form and triangular in cross section. It has a rectangular hollow on its lower side which contains traces of lead solder (used to apply to the stirrup). The object is in the form of a beast with a projecting snout and large flared nostrils. When viewed from above its 'nose' is pointing outwards and its snout has a large incised chevron filling it. Behind that is a prominent bulging rounded brow line, though no …
Created on: Tuesday 24th April 2018
Last updated: Monday 15th January 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-851198
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy, early medieval, stirrup strap mount of Williams Class A, Type 11A. The mount is triangular in plan with a trefoil shaped upper terminal which contains a circular rivet hole.It has a raised outer border, within which is a rampant lion, facing right with its head thrown back, mouth open and its left foreleg raised. Below this within the outer border are two rivet holes, both retaining their iron rivets, which sit above a narrow backwards protruding ridge. The iron has caused some corrosion and encrusting of the surrounding metal.The reverse of the mount the base is plain…
Created on: Tuesday 16th September 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 8th April 2015
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