Record ID: LVPL-1A8FB1
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper clasp fastener of medieval date. The object consists of a single looped sub-rectangular frame with bevelled edges. The strap bars are narrowed and recessed. Attached to one strap bar is a rectangular plate formed from one sheet of copper alloy folded over the bar. The plate is decorated with lines of tiny stamped triangles. A single rivet remains attached to one face of the plate. The opposite side of the plate is incomplete. The sheet rotating closure is missing. The object has a light green patina and is in good condition. Similar examples which can be found …
Created on: Thursday 10th March 2016
Last updated: Monday 8th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Moreton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-3B7B2D
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy zoomorphic strap clasp of medieval date, circa AD 1350 - 1450. The frame is sub-trapezoidal with a narrowed strap bar and expanded front edge. The expanded edge consists of a central triangular projection with rounded tip. The top of the projection has two oval indentations possibly representing eyes. Each side of the projection is decorated with a small groove possibly representing a mouth. Below the projection are two diagonal grooves. Along the curve of the outer frame of the clasp (or the shoulders) are four diagonal grooves on each side. The object has a dark green…
Created on: Tuesday 6th October 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 4th September 2019
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Record ID: LVPL-2B2E3D
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy folding strap clasp of Medieval date. The object has a sub-rectangular frame with a narrowed and offset strap bar. The clasp has an incomplete rotating closure. It has a light green patina which is corroded in places. Similar examples can be found in Whitehead, (2003), p40-41 and have been dated to AD 1300-1500. Dimensions: 12mm in length, 15mm in width, 3.5mm thick, 1.2g.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd September 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Harold', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-FF6537
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval (1300-1400) copper alloy strap clasp frame with anthropomorphic decoration, in the form of a face. The clasp frame is sub-rectangular in plan and 'U' shaped in cross-section with upturned sides. The bar is narrowed for the (missing) plate while the outside edge is elaborately decorated with an integrally cast head. The U-shaped face stands proud of the edge with clearly incised pointed-oval eyes, a large nose and an open horizontal mouth. The head displays detailed grooved hair which falls to the 'shoulders'. The hair curves outwards on the shoulders and termina…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd January 2013
Last updated: Thursday 16th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sleaford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-D51787
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy swivel panel element from a Medieval clasp. The object is sub-rectangular in plan with a circular terminal. The terminal has a central rivet hole which would have allowed it to swivel. The opposite end terminates with a break. The object is undecorated and has a dark green patina. Similar examples can be found in Egan and Pritchard, (1991), p121.
Created on: Monday 23rd January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 8th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Church Lawton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-82BB81
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy folding clasp dating to the Medieval period. The frame is rectangular in form and section with an expanded outer edge and a narrowed sub-rectangular bar. The outer edge is zoomorphic in form with incised decoration on the front face. This comprises two circular apertures forming eyes, with diagonal lines running between them to the outer edge delineating the nose/snout and a triangular area of transverse lines representing the forehead and/or hair. The snout projects slightly beyond the outer edge of the frame and there are projecting oval shaped ears with central gr…
Created on: Thursday 19th January 2012
Last updated: Thursday 13th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scopwick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-1B2464
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy single loop folding strap clasp dating to the Medieval period. The object is sub-rectangular in plan and rectangular in cross-section. The outer edges of the frame are decorated with a raised rectangular moulding which is decorated with cross-hatching. The object terminates in two projections each of which has a rectangular moulding decorated on each side with cross-hatching. These expand into flat rounded lugs which are perforated for attachment.At each end of the object are the remains of a copper alloy plate. The object has a light green patina and can be dated to…
Created on: Friday 23rd April 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 17th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Church Lawton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-344E12
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy strap clasp dating to the Medieval period, (1100-1500). It is sub-rectangular in plan and sub-circular in cross-section. It is conical in shape. The object consists of a cast rectangular piece of copper alloy. The top of the object is pointed and the bottom flat. The pointed end has been moulded into the form of a hat, below which is a raised moulded face. The hat has raised vertical linear decoration. The face consists of a wide noise, two pellet eyes and a linear mouth. Below the face there is an open sub-rectangular panel, the function of which is unknown. The rev…
Created on: Monday 12th October 2009
Last updated: Sunday 15th September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wantage', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-700F21
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy book clasp dating to the Medieval period. It consists of a thin strip of copper alloy which is sub-rectangular in plan, and rectangular in section. It has been shaped in a symmetrical way with both the top and bottom of the object projecting outwards to the same width on either side. These projections have rounded ends. In the centre of the object the copper again projects outwards, twice on either side, to the same width. The central projections are both narrower and shorter than those at the ends. The object is decorated with ring and dot pattern. In the centre o…
Created on: Monday 3rd August 2009
Last updated: Friday 26th August 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Singleton', grid reference and parish protected.