Record ID: WMID-269D9E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy annular buckle, with a drilled frame, and separate chape, of Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1660 to c. AD 1720). The buckle frame is sub annular in plan, and d-shaped in section. The frame exhibits moulded decoration, consisting of a repeating pattern of four transverse grooves with a plain raised section between them. The pattern repeats six times around the frame. The raised sections at either end of the central bar are larger than the ones on the outer loops. The reverse is undecorated. The spindle is still present, along with part of the chape. The buck…
Created on: Tuesday 30th June 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 30th June 2015
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Record ID: WMID-26BE6D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete sheet copper alloy buckle plate, of Medieval dating (AD 1350 to AD 1450). Approximately 50% of the buckle plate is present, consisting only of the front plate. None of the four sides are complete, the others are incomplete. The reverse plate is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The plate is sub rectangular in plan and rectangular in section. A rectangular pin notch is present at the front of the plate. Two circular perforations (holes) are present at the back of the plate. They have an internal diameter between 1.6 and 2.2 mm. These holes would have originally t…
Created on: Tuesday 30th June 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 30th June 2015
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Record ID: WMID-5056BE
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy double looped buckle, with moulded surface decoration, of Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1550 to c. AD 1650). Around 50% of the frame is present, with one loop present. The pin, buckle plate and rest of the frame are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The frame is sub oval in plan, and rectangular in cross section. It exhibits a trefoil knop on the outer edge of the loop, and another trefoil knop at either end of the central bar. The back is recessed. It measures 28.4 mm in length, 27.0 mm wide and 2.5 mm thick. It weighs 4.5 grams. The buckle is …
Created on: Thursday 2nd July 2015
Last updated: Thursday 28th January 2021
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Record ID: WMID-50C56A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy double loop asymmetrical buckle, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1575 to AD 1700). The buckle frame is complete. The plate and pin are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The buckle frame is asymmetrical, with one rounded loop and one rectangular. A groover is present on the outer edge of each loop. The rectangular loop has a trefoil shaped outer edge, and the rounded loop a trefoil shaped inner edge. The strap bar is narrowed. It measures 24.6 mm in length, 18.0 mm wide and 2.4 mm thick. It weighs 6.0 g. The buckle frame is a mid to dark green colo…
Created on: Thursday 2nd July 2015
Last updated: Thursday 28th January 2021
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Record ID: WMID-4DD5BA
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy single looped D shaped buckle frame of Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1400). The buckle frame is D shaped, with an expanded outside edge, and two sub square knops, located at either side of the edge. The strap bar is narrowed and recessed. The front of the buckle frame is rounded, the reverse is flat. It measures 12.0 mm in length, 15.5 mm wide and 1.9 mm thick. It weighs 0.6 g. The buckle frame is a mid green to brown colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of th…
Created on: Friday 7th August 2015
Last updated: Friday 7th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-4DFBBD
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy single looped oval buckle with two lobed knops and offset bar, typically of Medieval dating (late 12th to late 14th Centuries AD). It consists of a oval frame, with an narrow offset bar, with a recess for the leather strap. The pin is present. The outer edge of the buckle is decorated. There are two diagonally extending prominent lobed knops, both plain in decorative details. The knops are flanking a recessed central section on the outer edge. This recessed section contains a 'roller' which consists of a piece of grooved sheet metal wrapped around the sectio…
Created on: Friday 7th August 2015
Last updated: Friday 7th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-8939F9
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy buckle, of Medieval dating (c. AD 1350 to c. AD 1400). The buckle consists of buckle frame, pin and plate. The buckle frame is D shaped, with an ornate outside edge. A double pin rest is present in the centre, with a flanking knop to either side. A horizontal bar is present next to the strap bar. The strap bar is narrowed and recessed. The reverse of the frame is flat and undecorated. The pin has been made from a triangular strip of sheet copper alloy metal. The wide end has been wrapped around the strap bar, positioned in the gap in the buckle plate. …
Created on: Monday 10th August 2015
Last updated: Saturday 12th May 2018
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Record ID: WMID-6E09C5
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete asymmetrical double looped buckle frame, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1575 - AD 1700). The buckle frame is present, the pin and and strap plate are missing. The buckle is sub rectangular in shape, with one rectangular loop and one rounded loop. The rectangular loop has a trefoil shaped outer edge, with a single lateral groove. The rounded end has a four engraved oblique lines on the outer edge. The strap bar in the centre has been narrowed. The reverse is undecorated. It measures 38.4 mm in length, 32.0 mm wide and 3.1 mm thick. It weighs 7.0 g. The buckle frame is …
Created on: Friday 21st August 2015
Last updated: Friday 21st August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-C71AD4
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy double looped asymmetrical buckle frame, of Early Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1575 - c. AD 1700). Only the frame is present, the pin and buckle plate are missing. The buckle is asymmetrical in shape. The remnants of six lobed knops (worn) are present on the ouside edge of the rectangular loop. Two lobed semi circular knops are present at symmetrical points on the outer edge of the sub circular loop. A lobed rectangular knop is present at either end of the strap bar. The upper edges of the buckle frame are bevelled. The reverse is flat. The buckle measu…
Created on: Tuesday 25th August 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 25th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-C76846
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy annular buckle (or possible annular brooch) of medieval dating (AD 1200 - AD 1400). The buckle frame is complete, the pin is incomplete. The buckle is circular with a rectangular cross section, with bevelled edges. There is no evidence for a constriction within the frame of the buckle to which a pin would fit. There is also no evidence of a recessed pin rest on the frame. The pin is incomplete and consists of a piece of triangular sheet copper alloy metal, wrapped around the brooch frame. There is no evidence of cast, inlaid or incised decoration prese…
Created on: Tuesday 25th August 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 25th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-C78693
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy double loop oval buckle frame, of late Medieval dating (c. AD 1400 to AD 1600). Around 50% of the buckle is present, consisting of one of the outer loops only. The pin and strap plate are not present. The front of the buckle has bevelled edges. Traces of foliate decoration are present on the outer loop. The reverse is slightly concave and undecorated. The buckle frame measures 18.0 mm in length, 19.7 mm wide and 3.0 mm thick. It weighs 2.5 grams. The buckle is a mid dark green, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst withi…
Created on: Tuesday 25th August 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 25th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-C7B42C
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy single looped D shaped buckle with a separate rectangular strap plate of medieval date (c. AD 1350 to AD 1450). The buckle frame, pin and plate are present. 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 narrowed and off set. Folded around the strap bar is a buckle plate formed from sheet metal. The edges of the buckle plate have been narrowed to allow for the off setting of the strap bar on t…
Created on: Tuesday 25th August 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 25th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-C86941
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy composite buckle frame, with a 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 (one incomplete). 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. A small triangular recess is present on the inner edge of the outer loop to act as a pin rest. The outer face of the frame has been filed heavily. No decoration a…
Created on: Tuesday 25th August 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 25th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-C87FBB
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy composite buckle frame, with a central forked spacer of Medieval dating (c.1350 to c. 1450 AD). The spacer frame is oval in shape and two linear stepped projections at the other (both incomplete). 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. The outer loop is incomplete. No decoration appears to be present on either the front or back of the frame. The pin has been made from a piece of copper alloy wire, with a circular cross section. The pin is in…
Created on: Tuesday 25th August 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 25th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-5A5669
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy single looped trapezoidal buckle frame and pin, of Medieval dating (AD 1250 to AD 1400). Both the buckle frame and pin are present. The buckle frame is trapezoidal in shape, with an expanded triangular outer edge, with a U shaped pin rest. The strap bar is narrowed and recessed. Spherical knops are present on either end of the strap bar. The reverse is undecorated. The pin has been made from a triangular piece of sheet copper alloy metal, wrapped around the axis bar. The pin has a blunt point. The buckle frame measures 13.4 mm in length, 15.9 mm wide and …
Created on: Tuesday 1st September 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 1st September 2015
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Record ID: WMID-5AA882
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy single loop rectangular buckle frame and pin, of Medieval dating (AD 1250 to AD 1500). The buckle frame and pin are present. The buckle frame is sub rectangular in shape, with a circular cross section. The inside edge has been bevelled. Spherical knops are present on either end of the strap bar. The reverse is undecorated. The pin has been made from a triangular piece of sheet copper metal, with a blunt rounded point. The wide end of the pin has been wrapped around the strap bar. The buckle frame measures 17.5 mm in length, 23.4 mm wide and 2.7 mm thi…
Created on: Tuesday 1st September 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 1st September 2015
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Record ID: WMID-5B01FA
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete sheet copper alloy buckle plate, of Medieval dating (AD 1350 to AD 1450). Approximately 90% of the buckle plate is present, with one of the strap bar loops being incomplete. The buckle plate has been made from a piece of sheet copper alloy metal, folded in half, around the strap bar. A sub rectangular pin slot has been cut at one end, and it has been narrowed to fit the frame. The other end of the front plate has two triangular notches removed as decoration. The back plate has a straight edge. No other forms of decoration are present on the front or back plates. A…
Created on: Tuesday 1st September 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 1st September 2015
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Record ID: WMID-80BC61
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy trapezoidal buckle frame of Post Medieval dating (AD 1660 to AD 1720). The buckle frame is trapezoidal in plan, with a drilled frame, for a separate spindle. The frame exhibits moulded decoration. Scrolled knops are present on either side of the spindle holes. The spindle, pin and chape are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The buckle frame measures 32.2 mm in length, 20.8 mm wide and 4.3 mm thick. It weighs 4.7 g. The buckle frame is a dark green to grey colour, with an even surface patina. Iron corrosion is present around the spindle, indicatin…
Created on: Thursday 3rd September 2015
Last updated: Thursday 3rd September 2015
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Record ID: WMID-8124B3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy single loop sub-rectangular buckle frame, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1650). The buckle frame is present, the pin is missing. The buckle has concave sides with a rounded front and a single lobed knob in the centre of the outside edge. The strap bar is narrowed and recessed. There is no other decoration on the buckle. The buckle measures 39.7 mm in length, 33.4 mm wide and 5.1 mm thick. It weighs 11.3 g. The buckle is a mid green to brown colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resu…
Created on: Thursday 3rd September 2015
Last updated: Thursday 3rd September 2015
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Record ID: WMID-5F7FAC
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy double looped buckle, of Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1550 to c. AD 1650). The buckle frame is almost complete, a break is present in one of the loops. The pin and strap plate are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The buckle frame is a double looped oval frame, with a trilobed knop and two lobed knops at symmetrical points on the outer edge of each loop. A lobed knop is located on either end of the strap bar. Moulded rosettes are located on the outer edge of each loop. Moulded roundels are present on the rest of the loops. The strap bar is narrowed …
Created on: Friday 14th November 2014
Last updated: Friday 14th November 2014
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