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Record ID: BH-1373A3
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified copper-alloy artefact, probably dating from the Roman or Early Medieval periods.
The ring-shaped artefact is of triangular section, the flat inner surface suggesting it probably sleeved over a cylindrical object. The outer surface is decorated with a seies of punched ring-and-dot marks which form two bands. The object measures 13.9mm in diameter, 8.9mm high and weighs 3.84g.
Created on: Monday 16th May 2011
Last updated: Monday 16th May 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Chalgrave', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: BH-1344E7
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy artefact of probable Early Medieval to Medieval date.
The lower portion of the artefact consists of two openwork plates of equal form, which are joined by a folded connection strip, located at the far end. Ay the opposite end, a pair of parallel-sided arms angle upwards at approximately 80 degrees, each terminating in a lozenge-shaped lobe with a transverse collar at the base. A copper-alloy rivet links these two lozenge-shaped terminals together; a second such rivet is located at the bottom corner, where there are two projecting lobes. The openwork design is irregul…
Created on: Monday 16th May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 9th June 2015
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Chalgrave', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: BH-12AC53
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy stirrup terminal of probable Late Early Medieval date.
The piece represents one of two original terminals from the basal points of the stirrup. It takes the form of a three dimensional moulded beast. The animal, which resembles a frog, is depicted lying down and facing upwards, its rounded back end forming the base of the terminal. The back legs form a right angle, the surface of one having moulded vertical striations and a scalloped upper edge, giving the appearance of a leaf. The very short body is slender, the front legs apparently not portrayed. The head is overl…
Created on: Monday 16th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 15th June 2016
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Chalgrave', grid reference and parish protected.
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