Record ID: SOM-827B57
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early-medieval open-work copper-alloy cast incomplete mount. The mount bears a number of similarities to the Winchester style, foliate decorated strap ends. The mount is triangular in form and tapers to a rounded point at the base. There is a vestigial plate at the top which is decorated with six incised notches, below the mount thickens. The mount is decorated with stylised inhabited plant-scroll. On reverse at the tip is a large attachment spike, at the bottom of the mount is an incomplete attachment spike. The reverse is undecorated. Length: 33.05mm, Width 18.9mm, Thickness 11.9…
Created on: Friday 15th April 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 18th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Cheddar', grid reference and parish protected.