Record ID: WMID-E6907E
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy probable strap fittin, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The strap fitting is flat with an irregular shape. A sub rectangular knop is present at the top of the strap fitting, before the body expands into an upside down tear shape (oval with one pointed end). The lower end extends into a rectangular bar with rounded terminal. This projecttion has four ridges on it, and a collar above it. No decoration appears to be present on either side. On the reverse, a small concave depression (2.3 mm diameter) is present towards the top and in the mi…
Created on: Friday 3rd October 2014
Last updated: Friday 3rd October 2014
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Record ID: WMID-5703A3
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy belt mount of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1650). The belt mount is tudor rose shaped, with a central pellet surrounded by six annulets, and then six rounded petals. Triangular knops are present between each petal. There are two incomplete attachment spikes on the reverse. It measures 21.8 mm in diameter and 5.1 mm thick. It weighs 1.7 g. It is a dark green to red colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil has resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail. A simil…
Created on: Tuesday 14th April 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 14th April 2020
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Record ID: WMID-69C235
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy openwork strap fitting / mount of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The strap fitting has a fleur de lys / lis end, with an oval openwork base and triangular knops in between. The reverse is flat. One rectangular sectioned integral attachment spikes is present, at the base of the fitting. The upper attachment spike is missing.. The front bears traces of silvering. It measures 27.0 mm in length, 10.5 mm wide and 5.3 mm thick. It weighs 1.3 g. The strap fitting is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by mov…
Created on: Sunday 2nd August 2020
Last updated: Sunday 2nd August 2020
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Record ID: WMID-7474B9
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete but fragmentary copper-alloy strap mount with suspension loops, probably from a sword belt, of Early Post Medieval dating (16th Century). The strap mount is broken into two pieces. The strap mount is a flat piece of copper alloy, now slightly bent and distorted that is irregular in design although broadly rectangular in plan with curved upper and lower edges. The outer edge of the mount has two opposing rounded lugs with a central rivet hole. One side is incomplete. The plate is then waisted, after which the upper and lower edges flare and contract along the l…
Created on: Tuesday 9th March 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 9th March 2021
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Record ID: WMID-E19E84
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete silver strap slide of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The strap slide is rectangular in shape, with a D shaped cross section. The corners of the outer edges are bevelled. The inside edge is flat with filemarks present. No traces of decoration are present on either side. No signs of attachments or internal prongs are present. It measures 21.8 mm in length, 15.4 mm wide and 4.1 mm thick. The frame is 2.9 mm thick. It weighs 4.3 g. The strap slide is a light grey colour, with an even surface patina. Similar style strap slides, often made from co…
Created on: Thursday 22nd May 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 13th August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Malvern Hills', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-18F250
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting or mount of Post Medieval Dating (15th to 17th Centuries AD). The mount is sub circular in plan and domed in cross section. The front of the mount is convex, with a domed central area, and a flat border around the edge. The back of the mount is concave, with a thin border surrounded the central circular depression. Two incomplete integrally cast sub rectangular projections (hooks) are present on either side, forming the method of attachment to the strap leather. The mount measures 14.3 mm in diameter and 6.3 mm thick. The metal is 1.4 mm …
Created on: Thursday 13th March 2014
Last updated: Thursday 13th March 2014
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Record ID: WMID-1A58E5
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy probable single looped buckle or strap-end with an integral box chape or hollow plate, of Medieval dating (c. AD 1400 to c. AD 1500). Approximately 25% of the buckle is present, with part of the loop and plate present. The rest of the loop and plate, and any pin are missing. It is irregular in plan and rectangular in section. The loop is incomplete and it is hard to determine whether it was originally lyre shaped or oval. The curvature of the surviving loop fragment is more suggestive of an oval frame. No pin hole is present, suggesting a function …
Created on: Thursday 13th March 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 29th June 2021
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Record ID: WMID-97C952
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy zoomorphic strap fitting or apron pendant, of probable Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). The strap fitting is in the form of a forwards facing eagle with incomplete head facing forwards, splayed wings, oval shaped body, and neatly rendered claws and tail that project downwards at the base of the plate. Decorative detailing has been applied to the front of the strap fitting, marking out feathers and claws. Remains of silvering/tinning to the surface is still present. A sub rectangular perforation (hole) is present between the two legs and may have been a riv…
Created on: Wednesday 19th March 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 19th March 2014
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Record ID: WMID-97FBC4
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy symmetrical bar mount of Post Medieval Dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD). The mount is irregular in plan and sub rectangular in cross section. The mount consists of a central lozenge, with a lozenge / diamond to either side. Both ends and the centre have been decorated with a vague floral motif, consisting of a central raised pellet, with associated raised radiating rays (petals). The back of the mount is plain, with two integrally cast attachment spikes. Both are complete, and taper to a blunt point. Both exhibit a 90 degree bent approximately 2/3 third…
Created on: Wednesday 19th March 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 19th March 2014
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Record ID: WMID-A99BF1
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy openwork mount, of Early Post Medieval dating (16th to 18th Centuries AD). Approximately 75% of the mount is present. It was probably originally symmetrical in design. It consists of a convex openwork lozenge at the centre, with scalloped external edges. The remnants of a fleur de lys / lis are present at the base, and an annulet at the top of the mount. The reverse is plain and undecorated. Two incomplete integrally cast attachment spike with a circular cross section, extend from the rear of the mount. The mount measures 26.0 mm in length, 13.5 mm wid…
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2014
Last updated: Friday 29th August 2014
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Record ID: WMID-A31E74
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete silver strap slide of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The strap slide is rectangular in shape, with a D shaped cross section. The corners of the outer edges are bevelled. The inside edge is flat with filemarks present. No traces of decoration are present on either side. No signs of attachments or internal prongs are present. It measures 33.2 mm in length, 19.4 mm wide and 5.5 mm thick. The frame is 3.7 mm thick. It weighs 10.0 g. The strap slide is a light grey colour, with an even surface patina. Similar style strap slides, often made from c…
Created on: Friday 25th April 2014
Last updated: Friday 2nd September 2016
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Record ID: WMID-284D2A
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy fragment from a hooked strap fitting of probable post-medieval date (AD 1500 - AD 1700). The strap fitting is broadly sub-rectangular in plan. The fitting can be divided into two separate parts; the body and the hooked terminal. The hooked terminal is lost and the break is worn and eroded suggested a relatively old break. The body of the fitting is sub-rectangular in plan; however it does taper and flare along its length terminating in a flared debased trefoil. A suspension hole is present in the central petal of the trefoil terminal. It has an internal d…
Created on: Monday 6th October 2014
Last updated: Monday 6th October 2014
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Record ID: WMID-92AC63
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap slide of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). Around 50% of the strap slide is present. It consists of a flat curvilinear plate with splayed bifid terminals. It tapers to a blunt incomplete point. The plate is decorated on the front surface with an incised foliate design. The reverse of the mount has an integral rectangular looped bar, broken towards one end. It measures 19.4 mm in length, 13.7 mm wide and is 2.3 mm thick (not including the attachment spike). Including the attachment spike, it is 11.3 mm thick. It weighs 2.6 g. The…
Created on: Monday 8th November 2021
Last updated: Monday 8th November 2021
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Record ID: WMID-55A7DD
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gilded silver belt mount, of Late Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600). The belt mount consists of an openwork six petalled flower. At the centre is a hexagonal shape, with six ridges. These ridges extend outwards to the eternal petals. Six circular holes separate the centre from the external petals. Each petal is lis shaped, with a central large fleur and a smaller side fleur to each side. The back has a central circular sectioned integral attachment spike, with a circular copper alloy rove still attached to the end. Cuttlefish casting marks are visible on the back. …
Created on: Tuesday 29th August 2017
Last updated: Monday 30th September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stourport-on-Severn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-98CE91
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting of Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1500 to AD 1650). It is oval in shape with a narrow D shape section band going to the back on one end and a similar, shorter length on the other. This may have formed a loop or two clinched lugs. The front has a symmetrical floral design (adorsed foliage) in low relief set in an incuse panel leaving a raised border.  It measures 32.0 mm in length, 16.8 mm wide and 11.8 mm thick. It weighs 5.1 g. The strap fitting is a dark green to grey colour, with an even surface patina. Several simil…
Created on: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-9C5A02
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy hooked strap fitting of probable post-medieval date (AD 1500 - AD 1700). The mount is asymmetrical with a fleur-de-lys or trefoil shape at the upper edge and a pair of rounded projections towards the base at the terminal where the integral hook extends. The rounded end of the hook broadens then narrow slightly to a rounded knop at the end. The centre of the mount is decorated with an incised pattern of a central stem and curling branches. The reverse of the object is flat and undecorated. There are two rivet holes, one above the other on the main…
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-4DADCB
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap end of possible Late Roman dating (AD 300 to AD AD 450). Over 75% of the strap end is present, with both terminals incomplete. The top has an incomplete circular rivet hole (internal diameter: 2.2 mm) before extending downwards to a rectangular collar containing a second rivet hole. This one contains soil or iron corrosion products. It has an internal diameter of 2.2 mm. The main body of the strap end is an oval shape with an engraved decoration on the front. This has a central lozenge, with cross-hatching inside. On each corner are two stamped annulet…
Created on: Wednesday 17th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-07DF63
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Stirrup Strap Mount, of Late Saxon dating (11th Century AD). The stirrup strap mount is sub triangular in shape and irregular in cross section. The front exhibits one (1) attachment holes: positioned centrally at the apex of the mount. The decoration is indistinct, but probably depicts an interlaced beast, with the head at the apex of the mount. Two feet are present on either side at the base of the mount. The back is concave and undecorated. A flange is present at the base, of the Common Right Angle Flange type (A) as catalogued by Williams (1997, p.25, …
Created on: Tuesday 17th December 2013
Last updated: Thursday 21st August 2014
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Record ID: WMID-B26B06
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy stirrup terminal, of Late Early Medieval dating (11th Century AD). The stirrup terminal is sub triangular in shape, with a hollow back. The back still contains the original lead solder, which would have been used to secure the terminal onto the iron stirrup. A projecting ledge is present at the base, which would have supposted the extermities of the foot plate of the stirrup. The front of the terminal is heavily abraded and little of the original decorative detail survives. It measures 34.8 mm in length, 14.8 mm wide and 14.7 mm thick. The sides are 1.…
Created on: Tuesday 20th May 2014
Last updated: Thursday 16th October 2014
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Record ID: WMID-7C6A54
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete bi-conical lead alloy steelyard weight, of Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). The weight is bi-conical with a pronounced median rib. An iron rod is present through the centre of the weight, visible at the top and bottom of the weight. Remains of an iron suspension loop are visible at the top. No decoration is present on the sides of the weight. It measures 34.2 mm in length and  21.5 mm maximum diameter. It weighs 54.9 g (1.94 oz). The weight is a light to mid grey colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough …
Created on: Monday 3rd August 2020
Last updated: Monday 3rd August 2020
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