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Record ID: LVPL-BD1695
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy strap loop / fitting, of probable Medieval dating (c.1350 - c.1450 AD).
The strap loop is D shaped or semi-circular in plan, and D shaped in cross section. It consists of a semi circular frame with bevelled exterior edges. The strap bar is recessed, with a circular cross section. Possible remnants of an iron are present wrapped around the exterior edge.
The strap loop is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina.
It measures 21.61mm long, 21.68mm wide and the frame is 4.75mm thick. The frame is 1.78mm thick. The strap loop weighs 2.7 g…
Created on: Tuesday 24th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 21st September 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-534E41
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast (or probably wrought) copper alloy strap end, of Medieval dating (13th to 14th Centuries AD).
The strap end consists of two pieces of sheet copper alloy metal, welded together. The strap end is sub rectangular in plan, and flat in profile. The base of the strap end has been cut into a decorative end, consisting of a three petaled 'fleur de lis' or 'fleur de lys' or cross, with rectangular slots or notches cut between each petal. From the top of the fleur de lys, the strap end tapers up into a rectangular shape. A space is present at the top between the front and bac…
Created on: Thursday 19th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd June 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-53A073
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast (or probably wrought) copper alloy strap end, of Medieval dating (13th to 14th Centuries AD).
The strap end consists of the back plate of a two part welded strap end. The strap end is sub rectangular in plan, and flat in profile. The base of the strap end has a centrally located decorative projection. From this projection, the strap end tapers up into a rectangular shape.Three holes are present at the top of the strap end, two small ones for a rivet, and one larger central one, probably for decoration. The internal diameter of the small holes is 1.65mm wide and th…
Created on: Thursday 19th May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 14th June 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-53B248
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast (or probably wrought) copper alloy strap end, of Medieval dating (13th to 14th Centuries AD).
The strap end consists of a probable front plate of a two part welded strap end. The strap end is sub rectangular in plan, and flat in profile. The base of the strap end has been cut into a decorative end. The end consists of a circular end, with two semi circles removed from either side. Above this decorative end, the strap end tapers up into a rectangular shape. No decoration appears to be present.
The strap end is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface pati…
Created on: Thursday 19th May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 14th June 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-53E365
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast (or probably wrought) copper alloy strap end, of Medieval dating (13th to 14th Centuries AD).
The strap end consists of a probable back plate of a composite strap end. The strap end is sub rectangular in plan, and flat in profile. The strap end has been constructed from two sets of paired plates, one set at the base and one set at the top. The lower set consist of a decorative end, in a vague zoomorphic style. It is sub rectangular, with a rounded base. The upper surface has two semi circular notches taken out of it. Three diagonal lines are present on the tip. Ab…
Created on: Thursday 19th May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 14th June 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-B98C97
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy rowel from a spur, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (1400 to 1600 AD).
The rowel consists of ten (10) regularly spaced petal (sub oval) shaped points, arranged around a central circular perforation. The ends of the points are gently rounded (blunt). Shallow linear incisions are present, separating the points on the main body of the rowel. The edges have been bevelled slightly. The rowel is flat in profile.
The rowel is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina.
It measures 26.96mm in diameter, and 1.99mm thick. Each point is…
Created on: Tuesday 24th May 2011
Last updated: Friday 20th November 2020
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Record ID: LVPL-B92263
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast white metal (probably pewter) scabbard chape of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (1400 - 1600 AD).
The chape appears to have been cast as opposed to being formed from a sheet of white metal, folded and crimped into shape. It is is sub triangular in plan, and pentagonal in cross section. The chape is incomplete, with damage present around the mouth, indicating that it was originally longer. The tip / end of the scabbard is also pentagonal in shape, and is flat. No decoration appears to be present on any surface.
The chape is a mid grey colour, with an…
Created on: Tuesday 24th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd June 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-530914
Object type: HARNESS HOOK
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy, swivelling harness hook or fitting, of Medieval dating (13th to 15th Centuries AD).
The hook consists of a domed (conical) terminal knop with a rounded top and a flattened base. Beneath the base of the knop is an integral hook, with a square shaped section throughout its length. It is flat on the inner face. The tip terminated in a blunt point.
The hook is mid to dark green in colour, with an even surface patina.
It measures 28.31mm in length, 7.48mm wide (maximum - diameter of knop), 3.55mm wide (integral hook), 4.08mm thick (hook) and 18.15mm dee…
Created on: Thursday 19th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd June 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-533411
Object type: CHAFING DISH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragment of a cast copper alloy suspension loop from a chafing dish handle, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (1450 - 1600 AD).
The loop is sub rectangular in plan and cross section, with tapering sides and a rounded terminal. At the flat end, there is a cylindrial attachment knop (diameter 7.36mm); the end of this knop is broken, with the surface patina covering the surface indicating damage in antiquity, prior to burial. It has a cast hole located off centre, which is oval in shape (7.63mm by 6.21mm), probably as a result of wear. No decoration appears t…
Created on: Thursday 19th May 2011
Last updated: Sunday 25th March 2012
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Record ID: LVPL-DBC751
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy rectangular buckle and buckle plate of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (c.1400 to c.1600 AD).
The buckle consists of a rectangular frame, with attached rectangular plate. The pin is missing.
The frame is rectangular in plan, with a D shaped cross section. A rectangular pin rest is present at the mid point on the outer edge. The sides of the frame are expanded towards the back of the frame. The central bar is narrowed and offset.
The plate consists of a sub rectangular sheet of copper alloy metal folded around the central bar. A slot ha…
Created on: Sunday 19th June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 13th July 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-53F637
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy composite buckle, with central forked spacer of Medieval dating (c.1350 to c. 1450 AD).
The spacer frame is oval in plan with a lentoid projection (oval knop) at one end and two linear stepped projections at the other. In profile the spacer frame is sub rectangular and in cross section it is oval. A small recess is present between the spacers, for the pin to be attached. No recess is present on the outside edge to operate as a pin rest. The outer face of the frame has been filed heavily. No decoration appears to be present on either the front or back…
Created on: Thursday 19th May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 14th June 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-B9E3A3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy single looped D shaped buckle with a separate rectangular strap plate of medieval date (c.1350 to 1450 AD).
The buckle has unfortunately broken into four parts: The buckle frame, the plate, and the pin (two pieces).
The buckle frame is broadly D shaped in plan, with a broad D shape cross section. At the centre of the frame, a single angular pointed projection with a U shaped notch as pin rest is present. The strap bar is off set.
Folded around the strap bar is a buckle plate formed from sheet metal. A circular hole or perforation has been cut into the buckle …
Created on: Tuesday 24th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd June 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-BC64F2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete folded sheet metal copper alloy buckle plate from a single loop buckle, of late Medieval dating (1350 - 1450 AD).
The buckle plate consists of a folded sheet of copper alloy metal, with two surviving copper alloy rivets. The buckle plate is sub rectangular in plan, and irregular in cross section. The left hand exhibits a fold in the metal, which would have originally gone round the central spindle (bar) of the buckle. A rectangular slot (5.48mm wide) has been cut for the buckle pin. Neither side of the buckle plate exhibits signs of decoration.
The plate has three hole…
Created on: Tuesday 24th May 2011
Last updated: Friday 26th August 2011
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